Cvxopt · Cvxopt · CVE-2021-41500
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
cvxopt version 1.2.6 and earlier
**Description**
The issue is related to an incomplete string comparison vulnerability in certain APIs, specifically `cvxopt.cholmod.diag`, `cvxopt.cholmod.getfactor`, `cvxopt.cholmod.solve`, and `cvxopt.cholmod.spsolve`. This vulnerability allows attackers to conduct Denial of Service attacks by constructing fake Capsule objects.
**Recommendations**
For versions 1.2.6 and earlier, consider disabling the use of the vulnerable APIs (`cvxopt.cholmod.diag`, `cvxopt.cholmod.getfactor`, `cvxopt.cholmod.solve`, and `cvxopt.cholmod.spsolve`) until a patch is available. Restrict access to these APIs to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.