Python pip up to 1.5.6 Installation access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Python pip up to 1.5.6. This impacts an unknown function of the component Installation. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2014-8991. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Python pip up to 1.5.6 (Programming Language Software). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Installation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was presented 11/24/2014 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-8991 since 11/19/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123715 (Solaris 11.2 Support Repository Update (SRU) 12.5.0 Missing).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (98862), SecurityFocus (BID 71209†), Vulnerability Center (SBV-52299†) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0778). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

11/19/2014 🔍
11/20/2014 +1 days 🔍
11/24/2014 +4 days 🔍
11/24/2014 +0 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +123 days 🔍
08/25/2015 +151 days 🔍
03/19/2026 +3859 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-8991 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8991
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-72983
X-Force: 98862
SecurityFocus: 71209
Vulnerability Center: 52299 - Python pip 1.3 - 1.5.6 Local DoS via /tmp/pip-build-*, Low
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0778 - Dell Secure Connect Gateway Policy Manager: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 03/19/2026 10:51
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (48), 11/05/2017 00:47 (8), 04/04/2022 14:24 (3), 11/24/2024 04:40 (22), 03/19/2026 10:51 (8)
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Cache ID: 216:DE6:103

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