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Python 3.6.x < 3.6.11, 3.7.x < 3.7.7, 3.8.x < 3.8.2 Python Issue (bpo-39401) - Windows
Information
Severity
Severity
Medium
Family
Family
General
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
4.3
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
2 years ago
Modified
Modified
2 years ago
Summary
Python (CPython) on Windows 7 is prone to an uncontrolled search path vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
In Python (CPython) an insecure dependency load upon launch on Windows 7 may result in an attacker's copy of api-ms-win-core-path-l1-1-0.dll being loaded and used instead of the system's copy. Note: Windows 8 and later are unaffected.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Python versions 3.6.x prior to version 3.6.11, versions 3.7.x prior to 3.7.7, 3.8.x prior to 3.8.2.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.