Python · Python · CVE-2006-4980
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Python versions 2.3 through 2.6 before 20060822
**Description**
A buffer overflow issue exists in the repr function, allowing context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted wide character UTF-32/UCS-4 strings to certain scripts.
**Recommendations**
For versions 2.3 through 2.6 before 20060822, update to a version released after 20060822 to resolve the issue.