CVE-2005-0089
First published: Mon May 02 2005(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 register_instance 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CPython | =2.2 | |
| CPython | =2.3.2 | |
| CPython | =2.3.3 | |
| CPython | =2.4 | |
| CPython | =2.3 | |
| CPython | =2.3.1 | |
| CPython | =2.3.4 | |
| Python Babel Localedata | <2.3.5 | |
| Python Babel Localedata | =2.4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110746469728728&w=2
- http://python.org/security/PSF-2005-001/patch-2.2.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14128
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013083
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-666
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:035
- http://www.python.org/security/PSF-2005-001/
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-108.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12437
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0003/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19217
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9811
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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