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CVE-2002-1119
UNKNOWN
CVE-2002-1119
Published Sep 1, 2004 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Severity · CVSSUNKNOWN · 4.6
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood0.49%
QFinch risk scoreNot available
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
os._execvpe from os.py in Python 2.2.1 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable names, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
os._execvpe from os.py in Python 2.2.1 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable names, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
CVENVDEPSS
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- MDKSA-2002:082 ↗
- CLA-2002:527 ↗
- RHSA-2003:048 ↗
- 20030123 [OpenPKG-SA-2003.006] OpenPKG Security Advisory (python) ↗
- RHSA-2002:202 ↗
- DSA-159 ↗
- 5581 ↗
- mail.python.org ↗
- python-execvpe-tmpfile-symlink(10009) ↗
Record history
Published Sep 1, 2004 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026