Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.118217
Category:	Buffer overflow
Title:	Python < 3.4.9, 3.5.x < 3.5.6, 3.6.x < 3.6.5 Python Issue (bpo-33001) - Windows
Summary:	Python is prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability in; 'os.symlink'.
Description:	Summary: Python is prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability in 'os.symlink'. Vulnerability Insight: A buffer overflow vulnerability in os.symlink() function can result in arbitrary code execution, likely escalation of privilege. This attack appears to be exploitable via a python script that creates a symlink with an attacker controlled name or location. Affected Software/OS: Python prior to version 3.4.9, versions 3.5.x prior to 3.5.6, and 3.6.x prior to 3.6.5. Solution: Update to version 3.4.9, 3.5.6, 3.6.5 or later. CVSS Score: 7.2 CVSS Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-1000117
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