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Python DoS Vulnerability (bpo-44022) - Linux
Information
Severity
Severity
Medium
Family
Family
Denial of Service
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
5.0
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/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 denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
If a client request a HTTP/HTTPS/FTP service which is controlled by attacker, attacker can make this client hang forever, even if the client has set a timeout argument.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Python prior to version 3.6.14, version 3.7.x through 3.7.10, 3.8.x through 3.8.10 and 3.9.x through 3.9.5.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Update to version 3.6.14, 3.7.11, 3.8.11, 3.9.6 or later.