Vulnerability Description
The default configuration for bccache.FileSystemBytecodeCache in Jinja2 before 2.7.2 does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted .cache file with a name starting with __jinja2_ in /tmp.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pocoo | Jinja2 | <= 2.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0028.html
- http://jinja.pocoo.org/docs/changelog/
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/10/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/10/3
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0747.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0748.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56287
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58783
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58918
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59017
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60738
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60770
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201408-13.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:096
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=734747
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1402?
CVE-2014-1402 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The default configuration for bccache.FileSystemBytecodeCache in Jinja2 before 2.7.2 does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted .cache file wit...
How severe is CVE-2014-1402?
CVE-2014-1402 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1402?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pocoo Jinja2.