Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in the imageop module in Python 2.5.1 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly obtain sensitive information (memory contents) via crafted arguments to (1) the tovideo method, and unspecified other vectors related to (2) imageop.c, (3) rbgimgmodule.c, and other files, which trigger heap-based buffer overflows.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | <= 2.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=192876Third Party Advisory
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/065826.htmlExploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26837Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27460Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27562Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27872Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28136Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28480Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28838Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29032Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4965?
CVE-2007-4965 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in the imageop module in Python 2.5.1 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly obtain sensitive informatio...
How severe is CVE-2007-4965?
CVE-2007-4965 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4965?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python.