CVE-2008-1721: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 10 2008(Updated: )
Integer signedness error in the zlib extension module in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative signed integer, which triggers insufficient memory allocation and a buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Python Babel Localedata | >=2.4.0<2.4.6 | |
| Python Babel Localedata | >=2.5.0<=2.5.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =4.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =7.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =7.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =8.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =6.06 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.python.org/issue2586
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28715
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3802
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:085
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1551
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29889
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019823
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0149
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2444
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29955
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30872
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-632-1
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-01.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1620
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31358
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware-security.525289
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31365
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31255
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37471
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3316
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100074697
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38675
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1229/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41748
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9407
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8494
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8249
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490690/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1721?
CVE-2008-1721 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1721?
To fix CVE-2008-1721, upgrade to Python version 2.5.3 or later to address the integer signedness error.
What versions of Python are affected by CVE-2008-1721?
CVE-2008-1721 affects Python versions 2.5.2 and earlier, as well as certain Debian and Ubuntu distributions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1721?
CVE-2008-1721 is an integer signedness error that leads to a buffer overflow.
Can CVE-2008-1721 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1721 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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