CVE-2014-8991
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2014-8991 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pip 1.3 through 1.5.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (prevention of package installation) by creating a /tmp/pip-build-* file for another user.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
pip 1.3 through 1.5.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (prevention of package installation) by creating a /tmp/pip-build-* file for another user.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pypa | Pip | >= 1.3, <= 1.5.6 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.2 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/19/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/20/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71209Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=725847Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/2122Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/19/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/20/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71209Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=725847Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/2122Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8991?
pip 1.3 through 1.5.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (prevention of package installation) by creating a /tmp/pip-build-* file for another user.
How severe is CVE-2014-8991?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8991 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8991?
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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