CVE-2014-1838
First published: Wed Jan 29 2014(Updated: )
The (1) extract_keys_from_pdf and (2) fill_pdf functions in pdf_ext.py in logilab-common before 0.61.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and possibly have other unspecified impact via a symlink attack on /tmp/toto.fdf.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/logilab-common | <0.61.0 | 0.61.0 |
| debian/logilab-common | 1.8.1-1 1.9.8-1 2.0.0-1 | |
| openSUSE | =12.3 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| Logilab Common | <=0.60.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1838
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=737051
- http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.security.oss.general/11986
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00085.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-rr52-wg7f-8875 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/logilab-common/PYSEC-2014-83.yaml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57209
- http://www.logilab.org/ticket/207561
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-1838
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-1839
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=139139947905109&w=2
- http://www.logilab.org/ticket/207562
- http://www.logilab.fr/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1838?
CVE-2014-1838 has a medium severity due to the potential for local users to exploit the symlink vulnerability and overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1838?
To remediate CVE-2014-1838, update logilab-common to version 0.61.0 or later if using pip, or to specific versions for Debian as mentioned in the advisory.
Which versions of logilab-common are affected by CVE-2014-1838?
All versions of logilab-common prior to 0.61.0 and up to 0.60.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2014-1838.
Can CVE-2014-1838 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2014-1838 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.
What impact does CVE-2014-1838 have on my system?
CVE-2014-1838 can allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data loss.
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