Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in the zlib extension module in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative signed integer, which triggers insufficient memory allocation and a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | >= 2.4.0, < 2.4.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.python.org/issue2586Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29889Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29955Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30872Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31255Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31358Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31365Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37471Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38675Not Applicable
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-01.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3802ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackwareThird Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1721?
CVE-2008-1721 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer signedness error in the zlib extension module in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative signed integer, which triggers insufficient memory al...
How severe is CVE-2008-1721?
CVE-2008-1721 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-2008-1721?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.