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CVE-2014-1604

2.1 · LOW

The parser cache functionality in parsergenerator.py in RPLY (aka python-rply) before 0.7.1 allows local users to spoof cache data by pre-creating a temporary rply-*.json file with a predictable name.

Published Jan 28, 2014pythonEPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2014-1604 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting python rply. It was published on January 28, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The parser cache functionality in parsergenerator.py in RPLY (aka python-rply) before 0.7.1 allows local users to spoof cache data by pre-creating a temporary rply-*.json file with a predictable name.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from python. Update rply to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
pythonrply0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1604?

CVE-2014-1604 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting python rply. It was published on January 28, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-1604?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1604?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from python. Update rply to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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