Vulnerability Description
(1) core/tests/test_memmap.py, (2) core/tests/test_multiarray.py, (3) f2py/f2py2e.py, and (4) lib/tests/test_io.py in NumPy before 1.8.1 allow local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Numpy | Numpy | <= 1.8.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 19 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-February/128358.hIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-February/128781.hIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/3Issue TrackingMailing ListPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65440Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=737778Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1062009Issue TrackingPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91317Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/blob/maintenance/1.8.x/doc/release/1.8.1-notes.rsPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/commit/0bb46c1448b0d3f5453d5182a17ea7ac5854ee15PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/pull/4262Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-February/128358.hIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-February/128781.hIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/3Issue TrackingMailing ListPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65440Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=737778Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1859?
CVE-2014-1859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). (1) core/tests/test_memmap.py, (2) core/tests/test_multiarray.py, (3) f2py/f2py2e.py, and (4) lib/tests/test_io.py in NumPy before 1.8.1 allow local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink att...
How severe is CVE-2014-1859?
CVE-2014-1859 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1859?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Numpy Numpy, Fedoraproject Fedora, Redhat Enterprise Linux.