CVE-2022-26488

A flaw was found in Python that may allow local users to gain privileges due to the search path being inadequately secured. The installer may allow a local attacker to add user-writable directories to the system search path. To exploit, an administrator must have installed Python for all users and enabled PATH entries. A non-administrative user can trigger a repair that incorrectly adds user-writable paths into PATH, enabling search-path hijacking of other users and system services.

This vulnerability is specific to certain versions of Python on Windows systems. No Red Hat products are affected.

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