CVE-2013-1888

Low

Description

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.

SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
ProductPypa Pip
PublishedAug 17, 2013
First seenAug 17, 2013

How to fix

Update
  • pypa pip1.3 or later
  • pip1.3 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
pypa pipv < 1.31.3
fedoraproject fedora17, 18, 19—
pipPyPIv < 1.31.3

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CVE-2013-1888 · Pypa Pip · Dark Radar