# CVE-2002-1119

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2002-1119
- **Severity:** UNKNOWN
- **CVSS Score:** 0.01
- **CWE:** N/A
- **Published:** Sep 1, 2004
- **Last Modified:** Mar 16, 2026

## Description

os._execvpe from os.py in Python 2.2.1 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable names, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.

## Affected Products

- n/a — n/a (n/a)

## References

- [CNA](ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-045.0.txt)
- [CNA](http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-082.php)
- [CNA](http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000527)
- [CNA](http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-048.html)
- [CNA](http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104333092200589&w=2)
- [CNA](http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-202.html)
- [CNA](http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-159)
- [CNA](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5581)
- [CNA](http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2002-August/027229.html)
- [CNA](http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10009.php)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.14%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 34.8

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-18._