Vulnerability Description
The asyncore module in Python before 3.2 does not properly handle unsuccessful calls to the accept function, and does not have accompanying documentation describing how daemon applications should handle unsuccessful calls to the accept function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks that terminate these applications via network connections.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | <= 2.7 |
References
- http://bugs.python.org/issue6706PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:215Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:216Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/09/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/11/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/22/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/24/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- http://bugs.python.org/issue6706PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:215Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:216Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/09/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/11/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/22/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/24/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3492?
CVE-2010-3492 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The asyncore module in Python before 3.2 does not properly handle unsuccessful calls to the accept function, and does not have accompanying documentation describing how daemon applications should hand...
How severe is CVE-2010-3492?
CVE-2010-3492 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-2010-3492?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python.