CVE-2014-8991

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Published Nov 24, 201411y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
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Published Nov 24, 2014 11y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

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.

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
pypapip*≥1.3  –  ≤1.5.6
oraclesolaris11.2any

References 6

  • openwall.com http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/19/17
    Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
  • openwall.com http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/20/6
    Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
  • oracle.com http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
    Third Party Advisory
  • securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71209
    Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
  • bugs.debian.org https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=725847
    Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/2122
    PatchVendor Advisory

Remediation

  • github.com https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/2122
    PatchVendor Advisory