CVE-2013-1888
UnknownEPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2013-1888 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pip before 1.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in the /tmp/pip-build temporary directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
pip before 1.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in the /tmp/pip-build temporary directory.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pypa | Pip | < 1.3 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 17 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 18 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 19 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105952.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105989.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106311.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/22/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/issues/725Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/734/filesPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/780/filesPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105952.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105989.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106311.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/22/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/issues/725Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/734/filesPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/780/filesPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-1888?
pip before 1.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in the /tmp/pip-build temporary directory.
How severe is CVE-2013-1888?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1888 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1888?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2013-1888?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST