An incomplete string comparison in the numpy.core component in NumPy before 1.22.0 allows attackers to trigger slightly incorrect copying by constructing specific string objects. NOTE: the vendor states that this reported code behavior is "completely harmless."
CVE-2021-34141 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - numpy-1.16.6-cp27-cp27mu-manylinux1_x86_64.whl
Fundamental package for array computing in Python
Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/3a/5f/47e578b3ae79e2624e205445ab77a1848acdaa2929a00eeef6b16eaaeb20/numpy-1.16.6-cp27-cp27mu-manylinux1_x86_64.whl
Path to dependency file: /requirements.txt
Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt,/example/requirements.txt
Dependency Hierarchy: - sense_hat-2.2.0-py2.py3-none-any.whl (Root Library) - :x: **numpy-1.16.6-cp27-cp27mu-manylinux1_x86_64.whl** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
An incomplete string comparison in the numpy.core component in NumPy before 1.22.0 allows attackers to trigger slightly incorrect copying by constructing specific string objects. NOTE: the vendor states that this reported code behavior is "completely harmless."
Publish Date: 2021-12-17
URL: CVE-2021-34141
CVSS 3 Score Details (5.3)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: Low
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-34141
Release Date: 2021-12-17
Fix Resolution (numpy): 1.22.0
Direct dependency fix Resolution (sense-hat): 2.3.1
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