Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Dan Pascu python-cjson 1.0.5, when UCS-4 encoding is enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving crafted Unicode input to the cjson.encode function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Pascu | Python-Cjson | 1.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40335Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40500
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2068
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1774
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-cjson/+bug/585274
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40335Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40500
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2068
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1774
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-cjson/+bug/585274
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1666?
CVE-2010-1666 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in Dan Pascu python-cjson 1.0.5, when UCS-4 encoding is enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other ...
How severe is CVE-2010-1666?
CVE-2010-1666 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-2010-1666?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dan Pascu Python-Cjson.