CVE-2013-1888
First published: Fri Aug 16 2013(Updated: )
pip before 1.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in the /tmp/pip-build temporary directory.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/pip | <1.3 | 1.3 |
| pip/pywasm3 | <1.3 | |
| Fedora | =17 | |
| Fedora | =18 | |
| Fedora | =19 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105952.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105989.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106311.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/22/10
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/issues/725
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/734/files
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/780/files
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1888
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4gv5-qhvr-36vv (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pip/PYSEC-2013-9.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1888?
CVE-2013-1888 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to gain unauthorized access to files.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1888?
To fix CVE-2013-1888, upgrade pip to version 1.3 or higher.
Which versions of pip are affected by CVE-2013-1888?
CVE-2013-1888 affects versions of pip before 1.3.
Can CVE-2013-1888 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2013-1888 requires local access, so it cannot be exploited remotely.
Which Fedora versions are impacted by CVE-2013-1888?
CVE-2013-1888 impacts Fedora versions 17, 18, and 19.
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