CVE-2014-8991

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 22.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 24, 2014

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/19/17
cve@mitrehttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/20/6
cve@mitrehttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71209
cve@mitrehttps://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=725847
cve@mitrehttps://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/2122
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/19/17
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/20/6
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71209
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=725847
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/2122

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

PyPI(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
pip	1.3 ... 1.5.6 (11 versions)	6.0	—

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2014-8991?

CVE-2014-8991 is a none vulnerability published on November 24, 2014. 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.

When was CVE-2014-8991 disclosed?

CVE-2014-8991 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 24, 2014, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2014-8991 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-8991 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 22.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2014-8991?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2014-8991, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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