Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in bufferobject.c in Python before 2.7.8 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a large size and offset in a "buffer" function.
CVSS Score
6.4
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | <= 2.7.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.python.org/issue21831Exploit
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/139663.ht
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-10/msg00016.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1064.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1330.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/23/5Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/25/47
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.h
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70089
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1146026Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96193
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-10
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-7185?
CVE-2014-7185 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in bufferobject.c in Python before 2.7.8 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a large size and offset in a "buffer" function.
How severe is CVE-2014-7185?
CVE-2014-7185 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-7185?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python, Apple Mac Os X.