CVE-2013-1633: Input Validation
First published: Tue Aug 06 2013(Updated: )
easy_install in setuptools before 0.7 uses HTTP to retrieve packages from the PyPI repository, and does not perform integrity checks on package contents, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted response to the default use of the product.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/setuptools | <0.7 | 0.7 |
| Setuptools | <=0.7b4 | |
| Setuptools | =0.6.40 | |
| Setuptools | =0.6.41 | |
| Setuptools | =0.6.42 | |
| Setuptools | =0.6.43 | |
| Setuptools | =0.6.44 | |
| Setuptools | =0.6.45 | |
| Setuptools | =0.6.46 | |
| Setuptools | =0.6.47 | |
| Setuptools | =0.6.48 | |
| Setuptools | =0.6.49 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1633
- https://pypi.python.org/pypi/setuptools/0.9.8#changes
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Python/comments/17rfh7/warning_dont_use_pip_in_an_untrusted_network_a/
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-27x4-j476-jp5f (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/setuptools/PYSEC-2013-22.yaml
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Python/comments/17rfh7/warning_dont_use_pip_in_an_untrusted_network_a
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1633?
CVE-2013-1633 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1633?
To fix CVE-2013-1633, upgrade setuptools to version 0.7 or later.
Which versions of setuptools are affected by CVE-2013-1633?
CVE-2013-1633 affects all versions of setuptools prior to 0.7.
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2013-1633?
CVE-2013-1633 enables man-in-the-middle attacks that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Is it safe to use easy_install in setuptools before version 0.7?
Using easy_install in setuptools before version 0.7 is unsafe due to the lack of integrity checks on downloaded packages.
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