Vulnerability Description
SimpleXMLRPCServer.py in SimpleXMLRPCServer in Python before 2.6.8, 2.7.x before 2.7.3, 3.x before 3.1.5, and 3.2.x before 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via an XML-RPC POST request that contains a smaller amount of data than specified by the Content-Length header.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | <= 2.6.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.python.org/issue14001Exploit
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00040.html
- http://python.org/download/releases/2.6.8/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://python.org/download/releases/2.7.3/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://python.org/download/releases/3.1.5/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://python.org/download/releases/3.2.3/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50858
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51024
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51040
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51087
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51089
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/13/4
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026689
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1592-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0845?
CVE-2012-0845 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). SimpleXMLRPCServer.py in SimpleXMLRPCServer in Python before 2.6.8, 2.7.x before 2.7.3, 3.x before 3.1.5, and 3.2.x before 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and...
How severe is CVE-2012-0845?
CVE-2012-0845 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-2012-0845?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python.