Description

pytest through 9.0.2 on UNIX relies on directories with the /tmp/pytest-of-{user} name pattern, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges.

INFO

Published Date :

2026-01-22T04:59:17.273Z

Last Modified :

2026-01-22T12:26:39.653Z

Source :

mitre
AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-71176 vulnerability.

Vendors Products
Pytest
  • Py
REFERENCES

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information to CVE-2025-71176.

URL Resource
https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/13669 cve-icon cve-icon cve-icon
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-71176 cve-icon
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-71176 cve-icon
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/21/5 cve-icon cve-icon cve-icon
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