Vulnerability Description
mod_python (libapache2-mod-python) 3.1.4 and earlier does not properly handle when output filters process more than 16384 bytes, which can cause filter.read to return portions of previously freed memory.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Mod Python | <= 3.1.4 |
References
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/httpd-python-dev/200404.mbox/%3c6DCA8C1
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/httpd-python-dev/200404.mbox/%3cCD485B2
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/httpd-python-dev/200404.mbox/%3cEB27910
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24418
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24424
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/httpd/mod_python/trunk/src/filterobject.c?r1=102649
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/462185/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22849
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-430-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0846
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14751
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1105
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/89308Patch
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/httpd-python-dev/200404.mbox/%3c6DCA8C1
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/httpd-python-dev/200404.mbox/%3cCD485B2
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2680?
CVE-2004-2680 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). mod_python (libapache2-mod-python) 3.1.4 and earlier does not properly handle when output filters process more than 16384 bytes, which can cause filter.read to return portions of previously freed memo...
How severe is CVE-2004-2680?
CVE-2004-2680 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2680?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Mod Python.