Vulnerability Description
The SimpleXMLRPCServer library module in Python 2.2, 2.3 before 2.3.5, and 2.4, when used by XML-RPC servers that use the register_instance method to register an object without a _dispatch method, allows remote attackers to read or modify globals of the associated module, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via dotted attributes.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | < 2.3.5 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110746469728728&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://python.org/security/PSF-2005-001/patch-2.2.txtBroken LinkPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14128Broken Link
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013083Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-666PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:035Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- http://www.python.org/security/PSF-2005-001/Broken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-108.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12437Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19217VDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Broken Link
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110746469728728&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://python.org/security/PSF-2005-001/patch-2.2.txtBroken LinkPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14128Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0089?
CVE-2005-0089 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The SimpleXMLRPCServer library module in Python 2.2, 2.3 before 2.3.5, and 2.4, when used by XML-RPC servers that use the register_instance method to register an object without a _dispatch method, all...
How severe is CVE-2005-0089?
CVE-2005-0089 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0089?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python.