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Python 2.7.x < 2.7.15 Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Python Issue (bpo-31530) - Linux
Information
Severity
Severity
Low
Family
Family
Buffer overflow
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
3.3
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
2 years ago
Modified
Modified
2 years ago
Summary
Python is prone to a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
The flaw exists due to an improper notification mechanism on buffer reallocation and corruption in a file's internal readahead buffer which, while processing large amounts of data with multiple threads, could create a condition where a buffer that gets allocated with one thread is reallocated due to a large size of input.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Python 2.7.x before version 2.7.15.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Update to version 2.7.15 or later.