CVE-2014-3429: Ipython IPython Notebook Vulnerable To Improper Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-75cw-5cgv-g853
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3429 is a HIGH (CVSS 9.8) ipython notebook vulnerable to improper vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Ipython libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves ipython notebook vulnerable to improper validation of the origin of websocket requests. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.0.

CVE-2014-3429 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3429
GHSA Identifier GHSA-75cw-5cgv-g853
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Ipython
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2014-3429

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ipython dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

ipython fixed: 1.2.0 
pip install ipython>=1.2.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show ipython

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2014-3429, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show ipython

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ipython in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show ipython command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Ipython, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

IPython Notebook 0.12 through 1.x before 1.2.0 does not validate the origin of websocket requests, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging knowledge of the kernel id and a crafted page.

CVE-2014-3429 Affected Ipython Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ipython
pypi/ipython
PyPI
≥ 0.12
< 1.2.0
1.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3429 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3429
Ipython Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ipython/ipython/pull/4845
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/e5b669ce4750d628dba383fd637dbde918ea15f5
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mattvonrocketstein/ipython/commit/dd4135db9f42d196a46553310a8e63ff5658671d
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1119890
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/944... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94497
Ipython Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ipython/ipython
Ipython Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/ipython/PYSEC-2014-21.yaml
advisories.mageia.org/mgasa-2014-0320.htm... WEB
http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0320.html
lambdaops.com/cross-origin-websoc... WEB
http://lambdaops.com/cross-origin-websocket-hijacking-of-ipython
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00039.html
permalink.gmane.org/gmane.comp.python.i... WEB
http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.comp.python.ipython.devel/13198
seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/152 WEB
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/152

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3429?
CVE-2014-3429 is a security vulnerability in Ipython involving IPython Notebook vulnerable to improper validation of the origin of websocket requests under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Ipython versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.0 across affected packages: ipython.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3429?
Upgrading to 1.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ipython affected?
Yes, ipython is affected in releases prior to 1.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-3429?
CVE-2014-3429 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3429?
CVE-2014-3429 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2014-3429?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show ipython'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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