CVE-2005-0089: High severity Python Software Foundation Python vulnerability

Published Feb 6, 2005
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Updated

The SimpleXMLRPCServer library module in Python 2.2, 2.3 before 2.3.5, and 2.4, when used by XML-RPC servers that use the registerinstance method to register an object without a dispatch method, allows remote attackers to read or modify globals of the associated module, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via dotted attributes.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Python Software Foundation Python=2.2
Python Software Foundation Python=2.3.2
Python Software Foundation Python=2.3.3
Python Software Foundation Python=2.4
Python Software Foundation Python=2.3
Python Software Foundation Python=2.3.1
Python Software Foundation Python=2.3.4
Python Python<2.3.5
Python Python=2.4.0

Event History

Feb 6, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0089?

CVE-2005-0089 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access and modification of globals.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0089?

To fix CVE-2005-0089, update your Python version to 2.3.5 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2005-0089?

With CVE-2005-0089, remote attackers may exploit the vulnerability to read or modify global variables and potentially execute arbitrary code.

4

Which Python versions are affected by CVE-2005-0089?

CVE-2005-0089 affects Python versions 2.2, 2.3 up to 2.3.4, and 2.4.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-0089?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2005-0089 is included in updates for affected versions of Python.

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