Vulnerability Description
The parser cache functionality in parsergenerator.py in RPLY (aka python-rply) before 0.7.1 allows local users to spoof cache data by pre-creating a temporary rply-*.json file with a predictable name.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Rply | <= 0.7.0 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=735263
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56429Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/17/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/18/4
- http://www.osvdb.org/102202
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90593
- https://github.com/alex/rply/commit/fc9bbcd25b0b4f09bbd6339f710ad24c129d5d7c
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=735263
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56429Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/17/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/18/4
- http://www.osvdb.org/102202
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90593
- https://github.com/alex/rply/commit/fc9bbcd25b0b4f09bbd6339f710ad24c129d5d7c
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1604?
CVE-2014-1604 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The parser cache functionality in parsergenerator.py in RPLY (aka python-rply) before 0.7.1 allows local users to spoof cache data by pre-creating a temporary rply-*.json file with a predictable name.
How severe is CVE-2014-1604?
CVE-2014-1604 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1604?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Rply.