MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2014-1859

(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...

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

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NumpyNumpy<= 1.8.0
FedoraprojectFedora19
RedhatEnterprise Linux6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

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.