CWE Code: 119
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Summary: python software foundation cpython version from 3.2 until 3.6.4 on windows contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in os.symlink() function on windows that can result in arbitrary code execution, likely escalation of privilege. this attack appears to be exploitable via a python script that creates a symlink with an attacker controlled name or location. this vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 3.7.0 and 3.6.5.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2018-03-07
Last Modified Date: 2018-03-29
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CWE Code: 119
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Summary: python software foundation cpython version from 3.2 until 3.6.4 on windows contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in os.symlink() function on windows that can result in arbitrary code execution, likely escalation of privilege. this attack appears to be exploitable via a python script that creates a symlink with an attacker controlled name or location. this vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 3.7.0 and 3.6.5.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2018-03-07
Last Modified Date: 2018-03-29
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