CVE-2023-33595 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

CPython v3.12.0 alpha 7 was discovered to contain a heap use-after-free via the function ascii_decode at /Objects/unicodeobject.c.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python	Python	3.12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/103824Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/103993/commits/c120bc2d354ca3d27d0c7a53bfPatch
https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/103824Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/103993/commits/c120bc2d354ca3d27d0c7a53bfPatch

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-33595?

CVE-2023-33595 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). CPython v3.12.0 alpha 7 was discovered to contain a heap use-after-free via the function ascii_decode at /Objects/unicodeobject.c.

How severe is CVE-2023-33595?

CVE-2023-33595 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-33595?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python.