Vulnerability Description
easy_install in setuptools before 0.7 uses HTTP to retrieve packages from the PyPI repository, and does not perform integrity checks on package contents, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted response to the default use of the product.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Setuptools | <= 0.7b4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Python/comments/17rfh7/warning_dont_use_pip_in_an_untrus
- https://pypi.python.org/pypi/setuptools/0.9.8#changesVendor Advisory
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Python/comments/17rfh7/warning_dont_use_pip_in_an_untrus
- https://pypi.python.org/pypi/setuptools/0.9.8#changesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1633?
CVE-2013-1633 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). easy_install in setuptools before 0.7 uses HTTP to retrieve packages from the PyPI repository, and does not perform integrity checks on package contents, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to ex...
How severe is CVE-2013-1633?
CVE-2013-1633 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1633?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Setuptools.