Vulnerability Description
Python before 3.3.4 RC1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a file size value larger than the size of the zip file to the (1) ZipExtFile.read, (2) ZipExtFile.read(n), (3) ZipExtFile.readlines, (4) ZipFile.extract, or (5) ZipFile.extractall function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | 3.3.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.python.org/issue20078ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://hg.python.org/cpython/rev/79ea4ce431b1ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/592Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/595Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65179Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029973Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.python.org/3.3/whatsnew/changelog.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-10Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031PatchVendor Advisory
- http://bugs.python.org/issue20078ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://hg.python.org/cpython/rev/79ea4ce431b1ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7338?
CVE-2013-7338 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Python before 3.3.4 RC1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a file size value larger than the size of the zip file to the (1) ZipExtFile.read, ...
How severe is CVE-2013-7338?
CVE-2013-7338 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-7338?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python, Apple Mac Os X.