Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in _hashopenssl.c in the hashlib module in Python 2.5.2 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic digests, related to "partial hashlib hashing of data exceeding 4GB."
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | <= 2.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/attachment.cgi?id=159422&action=viewExploit
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=230640Third Party 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/31305Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31332Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31358Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31365Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31473Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31518Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31687Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937Broken Link
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-16.xmlThird 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-2008-2316?
CVE-2008-2316 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer overflow in _hashopenssl.c in the hashlib module in Python 2.5.2 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic digests, related to "partial hashlib hashing of dat...
How severe is CVE-2008-2316?
CVE-2008-2316 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-2008-2316?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python.