Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the PyCrypto ARC2 module 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large ARC2 key length.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pycrypto | Arc2 | 2.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://gitweb2.dlitz.net/?p=crypto/pycrypto-2.x.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=d1c4875e1
- http://gitweb2.dlitz.net/?p=crypto/pycrypto-2.x.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=fd73731df
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34199
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35065
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200903-11.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:049
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:050
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/07/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/12/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33674Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48617
- http://gitweb2.dlitz.net/?p=crypto/pycrypto-2.x.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=d1c4875e1
- http://gitweb2.dlitz.net/?p=crypto/pycrypto-2.x.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=fd73731df
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0544?
CVE-2009-0544 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the PyCrypto ARC2 module 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large ARC2 key length.
How severe is CVE-2009-0544?
CVE-2009-0544 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0544?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pycrypto Arc2.