PT-2008-3227 · Python+1 · Python+1
CVSS v2.0
6.8
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Python versions prior to 2.5.3
Description
The issue is caused by multiple integer overflows in imageop.c, which can be exploited by context-dependent attackers using crafted images to trigger heap-based buffer overflows. This could lead to a denial of service (crash) and possibly the execution of arbitrary code.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 2.5.3, update to version 2.5.3 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of crafted images to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
DoS
Integer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Python
Red Hat