CVE-2014-8991
First published: Wed Oct 09 2013(Updated: )
pip 1.3 through 1.5.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (prevention of package installation) by creating a /tmp/pip-build-* file for another user.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/pip | >=1.3<6.0 | 6.0 |
| debian/python-pip | 20.3.4-4+deb11u1 23.0.1+dfsg-1 24.2+dfsg-1 | |
| pip/pywasm3 | >=1.3<=1.5.6 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =11.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8991
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/2122
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=725847
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/19/17
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/20/6
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71209
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/commit/043fe9f5700315d97f83609c1f59deece8f1b901
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-53mr-44pp-crf4 (Advisory)
- http://wiki.debian.org/PaulWise
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-8991
- http://cve.mitre.org/cve/request_id.html
- https://bpaste.net/show/05df2f100c93
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pip/PYSEC-2014-11.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8991?
CVE-2014-8991 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8991?
To fix CVE-2014-8991, upgrade pip to version 6.0 or later.
Which versions of pip are affected by CVE-2014-8991?
CVE-2014-8991 affects pip versions from 1.3 through 1.5.6.
Can CVE-2014-8991 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2014-8991 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local user access.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-8991 on package installation?
The impact of CVE-2014-8991 is a denial of service which prevents successful package installation.
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