filelock-lts-py38 2025.68146.2

Python 3.8 filelock with CVE-2025-68146 security patch (symlink attack prevention via O_NOFOLLOW)

Filelock LTS (py3.8) - 🛡️ PATCHED (Backport)

⚠️ Disclaimer: This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the official filelock maintainers. All patches and releases are independently maintained and provided on a best-effort basis to support legacy environments.

Metric	Details
CVE	CVE-2025-68146
Version	2025.68146
Base Core	filelock 3.16.1
Python	Python 3.8
License	Unlicense (Public Domain)

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🛡️ Security Patch Overview

This release backports the complete upstream security fix for CVE-2025-68146 to Python 3.8.

While upstream filelock patched this issue in versions requiring Python 3.10+, millions of installations on older Python versions remain vulnerable. This package restores full security parity for legacy environments.

The Problem

• Vulnerability: CVE-2025-68146 (Symlink/Junction TOCTOU Attack)
• Impact: Local attackers can truncate or corrupt arbitrary files via race conditions involving symlinks (Linux/Unix) or Junctions (Windows).
• Context: Official upstream patches are not available for Python 3.8.

The Solution

This package is a drop-in replacement. It contains the original source code of filelock 3.16.1 but applies the specific security patches manually to both Unix and Windows drivers.

pip install filelock-lts-py3.8==2025.68146

⚙️ Technical Details

This release includes the full dual-platform fix:

Unix / Linux / macOS:

• Enforces os.O_NOFOLLOW flag during lock file creation.
• Prevents the kernel from following attacker-controlled symlinks.

Windows:

• Implements explicit Reparse Point detection using kernel32.GetFileAttributesW via ctypes.
• Refuses to acquire locks if the target is a Symbolic Link or Directory Junction.
• Mitigates specific Windows-based TOCTOU attacks.

Verification: You can compare the source tree of this branch against the official filelock 3.16.1 tag. The changes are strictly limited to _unix.py and _windows.py security logic.

🔮 The Future: Proactive Dependency Security

The Filelock LTS ecosystem is evolving to provide earlier visibility and stronger controls around dependency risk:

1. Early Warning Releases: Placeholder LTS releases may be published when a potential upstream security issue is under investigation, allowing users to prepare before official advisories are issued.
2. Runtime Policy Enforcement (Optional): An opt-in runtime module that detects vulnerable dependency versions at runtime and enforces user-configured policies (warn, block, or isolate).
3. Configurable Security Policies: Teams can choose how unpatched dependencies are handled based on their risk tolerance and operational needs.