CVE-2012-5379 EXPLOIT
Patch early
A public exploit exists.
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installation functionality in ActivePython 3.2.2.3, when installed in the top-level C:\ directory, might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the C:\Python27 or C:\Python27\Scripts directory, which may be added to the PATH system environment variable by an administrator, as demonstrated by a Trojan horse wlbsctrl.dll file used by the "IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules" system service in Windows Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8 Release Preview. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because the unsafe PATH is established only by a separate administrative action that is not a default part of the ActivePython installation
Scoring
| CVSS | 7.3 (HIGH, v3.1) |
|---|---|
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| EPSS | 1.23% — more likely to be exploited than 68% of all CVEs |
| On CISA KEV | no |
| Public exploit | yes |
| Published | 2012-10-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Affected (1)
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| activestate | activepython |
Public exploits
| Source | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| exploit-db | IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keyring Modules Service (IKEEXT) - Missing DLL (Metasploit) | 2013-09-06 |
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