First published: Wed Aug 06 2008(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python module in xchat allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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XChat |
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CVE-2009-0315 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
To mitigate CVE-2009-0315, ensure that the XChat module is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
The potential consequences of CVE-2009-0315 include unauthorized execution of code and compromise of system integrity by local users.
CVE-2009-0315 affects local users of the XChat application that utilizes the Python module.
CVE-2009-0315 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.