SB2013101506 - Fedora EPEL 5 update for scipy
Published: October 15, 2013 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2013101506
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Insecure Temporary File (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-4251)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application creates insecure temporary directories. A local user can abuse such application's behavior and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.