Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in Python before 2.5.3 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted images that trigger heap-based buffer overflows. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-4965.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | < 2.5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.python.org/issue1179Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- http://bugs.python.org/msg64682Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00006.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29889PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29955Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30872Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31255Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31358Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31365Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31518Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31687Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38675Broken Link
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-01.xmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1679?
CVE-2008-1679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in Python before 2.5.3 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted images that trigge...
How severe is CVE-2008-1679?
CVE-2008-1679 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python.