CVE-2014-8991

python-pip: local DoS vulnerability

Published Nov 24, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-0044 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.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-53mr-44pp-crf4 pip lack of randomness in build directory
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:33 PM
Reserved
Nov 19, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 24, 2014, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:17 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 9, 2013, 12:00 AM