CVE-2008-5985
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python interface in Epiphany 2.22.3, and possibly other versions, 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).
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
gnome
oss-project·USaka gnome project, glib
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33441
securityfocus.com
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:048
mandriva.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/34187
secunia.com
and 4 more references View all →
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