Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the PyLocale_strxfrm function in Modules/_localemodule.c for Python 2.4 and 2.5 causes an incorrect buffer size to be used for the strxfrm function, which allows context-dependent attackers to read portions of memory via unknown manipulations that trigger a buffer over-read due to missing null termination.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | 2.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=416934Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25190Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25217Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25233Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25353Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25787Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28027Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28050Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29032Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29303Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29889Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31255Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31492Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37471Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2052?
CVE-2007-2052 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Off-by-one error in the PyLocale_strxfrm function in Modules/_localemodule.c for Python 2.4 and 2.5 causes an incorrect buffer size to be used for the strxfrm function, which allows context-dependent ...
How severe is CVE-2007-2052?
CVE-2007-2052 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-2007-2052?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python.