CVE-2014-1859
First published: Mon Jan 08 2018(Updated: )
(1) core/tests/test_memmap.py, (2) core/tests/test_multiarray.py, (3) f2py/f2py2e.py, and (4) lib/tests/test_io.py in NumPy before 1.8.1 allow 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 | <=1.8.0 | |
| NumPy NumPy | =1.8.1-rc1 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =19 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =20 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 | |
| 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/65440
- 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/91317
- 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
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-1859
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1859
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2fc2-6r4j-p65h (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/numpy/PYSEC-2018-34.yaml
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200228165750/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65440
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2014-1859.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1859?
CVE-2014-1859 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.
Which software packages are affected by CVE-2014-1859?
The software packages affected by CVE-2014-1859 include python-numpy, Numpy, Fedoraproject Fedora, and Redhat Enterprise Linux.
How can local users exploit CVE-2014-1859?
Local users can exploit CVE-2014-1859 by using a symlink attack on a temporary file to write to arbitrary files.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-1859?
You can find more information about CVE-2014-1859 at the following references: [link]
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