CVE-2014-1858: Input Validation
First published: Wed Feb 05 2014(Updated: )
__init__.py in f2py in NumPy before 1.8.1 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NumPy NumPy | <1.8.1 | |
| debian/python-numpy | ||
| pip/numpy | <1.8.1 | 1.8.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-February/128358.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-February/128781.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65441
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=737778
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1062009
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91318
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/blob/maintenance/1.8.x/doc/release/1.8.1-notes.rst
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/commit/0bb46c1448b0d3f5453d5182a17ea7ac5854ee15
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/pull/4262
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=737778
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/06/3
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1062009#c1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1062359
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1062009#c4
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-1858
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-1859
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/287
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1062009#c12
- https://github.com/numpy/numpy/commit/
- http://koji.fedoraproject.org/koji/buildinfo?buildID=497182
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=861439&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=861439&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1064951
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1064952
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-1858
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-1859
- http://cve.mitre.org/cve/request_id.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1858
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cw6w-4rcx-xphc (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/numpy/PYSEC-2018-33.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1858?
CVE-2014-1858 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file manipulation.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1858?
To fix CVE-2014-1858, upgrade to NumPy version 1.8.1 or later, which addresses the symlink attack issue.
Which versions of NumPy are affected by CVE-2014-1858?
CVE-2014-1858 affects all versions of NumPy prior to 1.8.1.
What type of attack is exploited in CVE-2014-1858?
CVE-2014-1858 is exploited via a symlink attack that allows local users to write to arbitrary files.
Who discovered the vulnerability CVE-2014-1858?
CVE-2014-1858 was discovered by Jakub Wilk, who found the insecure use of temporary files in f2py.
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