CVE-2018-1000117
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...
- Published
- Mar 7, 2018
- Updated
- Sep 17, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Aug 5, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 63.3%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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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.
Sources
1- CVE-2018-1000117-ExploitExploit
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability that can result ACE
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