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CVE-2014-2667

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2014-2667 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the _get_masked_mode function in Lib/os.py in Python 3.2 through 3.5, when exist_ok is set to true and multiple threads are used, might allow local users to bypass intended file permissions by leveraging a separate application vulnerability before the umask has been set to the expected value.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in the _get_masked_mode function in Lib/os.py in Python 3.2 through 3.5, when exist_ok is set to true and multiple threads are used, might allow local users to bypass intended file permissions by leveraging a separate application vulnerability before the umask has been set to the expected value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PythonPython3.2.0
PythonPython3.2.1
PythonPython3.2.2
PythonPython3.2.3
PythonPython3.2.4
PythonPython3.2.5
PythonPython3.2.6
PythonPython3.3.0
PythonPython3.3.1
PythonPython3.3.2
PythonPython3.3.3
PythonPython3.3.4
PythonPython3.3.5
PythonPython3.3.6
PythonPython3.4.0
PythonPython3.4.1
PythonPython3.4.2

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2667?
Race condition in the _get_masked_mode function in Lib/os.py in Python 3.2 through 3.5, when exist_ok is set to true and multiple threads are used, might allow local users to bypass intended file permissions by leveraging a separate application vulnerability before the umask has been set to the expected value.
How severe is CVE-2014-2667?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2667 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2667?
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Source: NVD / NIST