CVE-2009-0315

Description

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).

6.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory mandriva.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481560
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/26/2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33444	vdb entry
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:059	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0315?: CVE-2009-0315 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0315?: To fix CVE-2009-0315, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-0315 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-0315 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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