CVE-2014-1859
UnknownEPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2014-1859 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. (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.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numpy | Numpy | <= 1.8.0 | — |
| Numpy | Numpy | 1.8.1 | Rc1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 19 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 20 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 | — |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-February/128358.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-February/128781.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/3Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65440Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=737778Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1062009Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91317Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/blob/maintenance/1.8.x/doc/release/1.8.1-notes.rstPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/commit/0bb46c1448b0d3f5453d5182a17ea7ac5854ee15Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/pull/4262Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-February/128358.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-February/128781.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/3Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65440Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=737778Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1062009Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91317Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/blob/maintenance/1.8.x/doc/release/1.8.1-notes.rstPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/commit/0bb46c1448b0d3f5453d5182a17ea7ac5854ee15Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/pull/4262Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 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 attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2014-1859?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1859 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1859?
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-2014-1859?
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