The MSI installer for Python through 2.7.16 on Windows defaults to the C:\Python27 directory, which makes it easier for local users to deploy Trojan horse code. (This also affects old 3.x releases before 3.5.) NOTE: the vendor's position is that it is the user's responsibility to ensure C:\Python27 access control or choose a different directory, because backwards compatibility requires that C:\Python27 remain the default for 2.7.x
References
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https://docs.python.org/2/faq/windows.html | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
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Summary | The MSI installer for Python through 2.7.16 on Windows defaults to the C:\Python27 directory, which makes it easier for local users to deploy Trojan horse code. (This also affects old 3.x releases before 3.5.) NOTE: the vendor's position is that it is the user's responsibility to ensure C:\Python27 access control or choose a different directory, because backwards compatibility requires that C:\Python27 remain the default for 2.7.x |
Information
Published : 2019-07-08 01:15
Updated : 2024-08-05 00:15
NVD link : CVE-2019-13404
Mitre link : CVE-2019-13404
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2019-13404
JSON object : View
Products Affected
python
- python
microsoft
- windows
CWE
CWE-552
Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties