Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the socket.recvfrom_into function in Modules/socketmodule.c in Python 2.5 before 2.7.7, 3.x before 3.3.4, and 3.4.x before 3.4rc1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | 2.5.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.python.org/issue20246Patch
- http://hg.python.org/cpython/rev/87673659d8f7
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-04/msg00035.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00008.html
- http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=GHXSmNEgExploit
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1064.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1330.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2880
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31875Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/12/16
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65379
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029831
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1912?
CVE-2014-1912 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the socket.recvfrom_into function in Modules/socketmodule.c in Python 2.5 before 2.7.7, 3.x before 3.3.4, and 3.4.x before 3.4rc1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v...
How severe is CVE-2014-1912?
CVE-2014-1912 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1912?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python, Apple Mac Os X.