Description
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."
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | numpy | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 13 | numpy | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 12 | numpy | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | numpy | 1:1.21.5-1ubuntu22.04.1 | USN-5763-1 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | numpy | 1:1.17.4-5ubuntu3.1 | USN-5763-1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | numpy | < 1.22 | 1.22 | GHSA-fpfv-jqm9-f5jm |
| PyPI | numpy | >= 1.9.0, < 1.10.0 | 1.10.0 | PYSEC-2021-855 |
Advisories 4
- WID-SEC-2022-0432 Xerox FreeFlow Print Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Oct 11, 2026
- WID-SEC-2022-0302 Xerox FreeFlow Print Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Ausführen von beliebigem Programmcode mit Administratorrechten BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Oct 11, 2026
- USN-5763-1 numpy vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- WID-SEC-2022-0456 tribe29 checkmk: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Dec 7, 2022