OpenSUSE Linux update for python-Jinja2



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2014-0012
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 SUSE Package Hub for SUSE Linux Enterprise
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU33662

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0012

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

FileSystemBytecodeCache in Jinja2 2.7.2 does not properly create temporary directories, which allows local users to gain privileges by pre-creating a temporary directory with a user's uid. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-1402.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Package Hub for SUSE Linux Enterprise: 12

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-02/msg00063.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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