Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in the PyOS_vsnprintf function in Python/mysnprintf.c in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via crafted input to string formatting operations. NOTE: the handling of certain integer values is also affected by related integer underflows and an off-by-one error.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | <= 2.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=232137Third Party Advisory
- http://bugs.python.org/issue2588Exploit
- http://bugs.python.org/issue2589Issue 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/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/32793Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37471Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3144?
CVE-2008-3144 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in the PyOS_vsnprintf function in Python/mysnprintf.c in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have ...
How severe is CVE-2008-3144?
CVE-2008-3144 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-2008-3144?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python.