VDB-18028 · CVE-2002-0131 · XFDB 7910

Activestate Activepython 2.1 AXScript Package privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Activestate Activepython 2.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component AXScript Package. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-0131. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Activestate Activepython 2.1 (Programming Language Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component AXScript Package. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

ActivePython ActiveX control for Python in the AXScript package, when used in Internet Explorer, does not prevent a script from reading files from the client s filesystem, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a malicious web page containing Python script.

The weakness was presented 03/25/2002 by Richard M. Smith with ComputerBytesMan as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0131. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7910) and SecurityFocus (BID 3893†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Vendor

Activestate

Name

Activepython

Version

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/15/2002 🔍
03/25/2002 +69 days 🔍
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10/22/2024 +3756 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Richard M. Smith
Organization: ComputerBytesMan
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0131 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0131
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18028
X-Force: 7910
SecurityFocus: 3893 - ActivePython ActiveX Control Weak Default Security Policy Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:46
Updated: 10/22/2024 03:08
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:46 (49), 06/06/2018 10:53 (4), 10/22/2024 03:08 (17)
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