CVE-2013-4251
First published: Mon Nov 04 2019(Updated: )
The `scipy.weave` component in SciPy before 0.12.1 creates insecure temporary directories.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/python-scipy | ||
| pip/scipy | <0.12.1 | 0.12.1 |
| SciPy | <0.12.1 | |
| Fedora | =18 | |
| Fedora | =19 | |
| Fedora | =20 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Debian | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-November/120696.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-October/119759.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-October/119771.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63008
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4251
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-4251
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-4251
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88052
- https://github.com/scipy/scipy/commit/bd296e0336420b840fcd2faabb97084fd252a973
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-4251
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4251
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-xp76-357g-9wqq (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/scipy/PYSEC-2019-156.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4251?
CVE-2013-4251 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to insecure temporary directories.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4251?
To fix CVE-2013-4251, upgrade to SciPy version 0.12.1 or later.
Which versions of SciPy are affected by CVE-2013-4251?
CVE-2013-4251 affects all versions of SciPy prior to 0.12.1.
What component is impacted by CVE-2013-4251?
The CVE-2013-4251 vulnerability impacts the scipy.weave component of SciPy.
Is CVE-2013-4251 related to Linux distributions?
Yes, CVE-2013-4251 affects multiple Linux distributions including Debian and Fedora when using older versions of SciPy.
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