VDB-146034 · CVE-2014-1938 · OSVDB 102202

python-rply up to 0.7.3 Temp File /tmp/rply-*.json link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in python-rply up to 0.7.3. This impacts an unknown function of the file /tmp/rply-*.json of the component Temp File Handler. The manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-1938. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in python-rply up to 0.7.3 (Programming Language Software). Affected is an unknown function of the file /tmp/rply-*.json of the component Temp File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

python-rply before 0.7.4 insecurely creates temporary files.

The weakness was shared 11/21/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-1938 since 02/10/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

By approaching the search of inurl:tmp/rply-*.json it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 0.7.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (102202†). The entry VDB-66225 is related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Name

python-rply

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
NVD Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
Google Hack: 🔍

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: python-rply 0.7.4

Timelineinfo

02/10/2014 🔍
11/21/2019 +2110 days 🔍
11/22/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/26/2024 +1557 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-1938 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1938
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-146034
OSVDB: 102202

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/22/2019 06:43
Updated: 02/26/2024 08:45
Changes: 11/22/2019 06:43 (39), 11/22/2019 06:48 (18), 02/26/2024 08:45 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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