CVE-2013-4251
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2013-4251 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The scipy.weave component in SciPy before 0.12.1 creates insecure temporary directories.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The scipy.weave component in SciPy before 0.12.1 creates insecure temporary directories.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Scipy | Scipy | < 0.12.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 18 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 19 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 20 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-November/120696.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-October/119759.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-October/119771.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63008Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4251Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-4251Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-4251Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88052Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/scipy/scipy/commit/bd296e0336420b840fcd2faabb97084fd252a973Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-4251Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-November/120696.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-October/119759.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-October/119771.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63008Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4251Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-4251Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-4251Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88052Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/scipy/scipy/commit/bd296e0336420b840fcd2faabb97084fd252a973Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-4251Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-4251?
The scipy.weave component in SciPy before 0.12.1 creates insecure temporary directories.
How severe is CVE-2013-4251?
CVE-2013-4251 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4251?
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.
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