REDHAT-BUG-481551
First published: Mon Jan 26 2009(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in dia's Python plug-in alows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to an erroneous setting of sys.path by the PySys_SetArgv function. References: <a href="http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504251">http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504251</a> Test case and more discussion about this issue (and reason's why it can't be fixed in Python is available at): <a href="http://www.nabble.com/Bug-484305%3A-bicyclerepair%3A-bike.vim-imports-untrusted-python-files-from-cwd-td18848099.html">http://www.nabble.com/Bug-484305%3A-bicyclerepair%3A-bike.vim-imports-untrusted-python-files-from-cwd-td18848099.html</a> Proposed patch: <a href="http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?msg=5;filename=pythonpath.diff;att=1;bug=504251">http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?msg=5;filename=pythonpath.diff;att=1;bug=504251</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dia | ||
| CPython |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504251
- http://www.nabble.com/Bug-484305%3A-bicyclerepair%3A-bike.vim-imports-untrusted-python-files-from-cwd-td18848099.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?msg=5;filename=pythonpath.diff;att=1;bug=504251
- http://www.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-5984
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-5983
- http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-5984
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/26/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33448
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33672
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/48262
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=482814#c1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=482814#c4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=482814#c5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=481556#c8
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481551
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-481551?
REDHAT-BUG-481551 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for executing arbitrary code.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-481551?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-481551, ensure that the environment is properly configured to prevent the execution of untrusted Python files.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-481551?
Users of Dia and Python, particularly local users, are affected by REDHAT-BUG-481551.
What is the nature of the vulnerability identified in REDHAT-BUG-481551?
REDHAT-BUG-481551 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that allows local execution of arbitrary code.
What are the implications of REDHAT-BUG-481551?
The implications of REDHAT-BUG-481551 include potential unauthorized access and manipulation of systems by executing malicious code.
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