Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free issue was discovered in Py_FindObjects() function in SciPy versions prior to 1.8.0. NOTE: the vendor and discoverer indicate that this is not a security issue.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Scipy | Scipy | < 1.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.square16.org/achievement/cve-2023-29824/Product
- https://github.com/scipy/scipy/issues/14713ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/scipy/scipy/issues/14713#issuecomment-1629468565ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/scipy/scipy/pull/15013Patch
- http://www.square16.org/achievement/cve-2023-29824/Product
- https://github.com/scipy/scipy/issues/14713ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/scipy/scipy/issues/14713#issuecomment-1629468565ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/scipy/scipy/pull/15013Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-29824?
CVE-2023-29824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A use-after-free issue was discovered in Py_FindObjects() function in SciPy versions prior to 1.8.0. NOTE: the vendor and discoverer indicate that this is not a security issue.
How severe is CVE-2023-29824?
CVE-2023-29824 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-29824?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Scipy Scipy.