CVE-2013-1888

Published Aug 16, 2013
·
Updated

pip before 1.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in the /tmp/pip-build temporary directory.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
pip/pip<1.3
1.3
pypa pip<1.3
Fedoraproject Fedora=17
Fedoraproject Fedora=18
Fedoraproject Fedora=19

Event History

Aug 16, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:11 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1888?

CVE-2013-1888 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to gain unauthorized access to files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1888?

To fix CVE-2013-1888, upgrade pip to version 1.3 or higher.

3

Which versions of pip are affected by CVE-2013-1888?

CVE-2013-1888 affects versions of pip before 1.3.

4

Can CVE-2013-1888 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2013-1888 requires local access, so it cannot be exploited remotely.

5

Which Fedora versions are impacted by CVE-2013-1888?

CVE-2013-1888 impacts Fedora versions 17, 18, and 19.

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