CVE-2009-5042 python-docutils allows insecure usage of temporary files
The python-docutils library uses temporary files insecurely, potentially allowing local attackers to access or modify sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-5042?
CVE-2009-5042 is a critical vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 31 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
python-docutils allows insecure usage of temporary files
Weakness: CWE-668
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-5042?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including docutils. It affects 2 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
docutils PyPI | From 0.5 | 0.6 |
docutils PyPI | From 0.5 | 0.6 |
docutils PyPI | From 0.5 | 0.6 |
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Python-Docutils Project Python-Docutils.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5042?
Upgrade docutils to 0.6 or later.
Is CVE-2009-5042 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-5042 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-5042, GHSA-cg75-6938-wx58, PYSEC-2019-176.