Csound 'PySys_SetArgv' Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
BugTraq ID: 33446
Remote: Yes
Last Updated: 2009-01-28
Relevant URL:
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33446
Summary:
Csound is prone to a remote command-execution vulnerability.
An attacker could exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting
victim to execute the vulnerable application in a directory
containing a malicious Python file. A successful exploit will
allow arbitrary Python commands to run with the privileges of
the currently logged-in user.
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