high
7.5
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2315: Integer Overflow

First published: Fri Aug 01 2008(Updated: )

Multiple integer overflows in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to the (1) stringobject, (2) unicodeobject, (3) bufferobject, (4) longobject, (5) tupleobject, (6) stropmodule, (7) gcmodule, and (8) mmapmodule modules. NOTE: The expandtabs integer overflows in stringobject and unicodeobject in 2.5.2 are covered by CVE-2008-5031.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CPython=2.2
CPython=2.4.4
CPython=2.0.1
CPython=1.6
CPython=2.4.3
CPython=2.3.7
CPython=2.3.2
CPython=2.4.5
CPython=2.3.3
CPython=1.5.2
CPython=2.1.2
CPython=2.4.1
CPython=2.4
CPython=2.3
CPython=2.1
CPython=2.2.2
CPython=2.3.5
CPython=2.5.1
CPython=1.6.1
CPython=2.3.1
CPython=2.1.3
CPython=2.4.2
CPython=2.3.4
CPython=2.5
CPython=2.3.6
CPython=2.0
CPython=2.1.1
CPython=2.2.1
CPython=2.2.3
CPython<=2.5.2
Python Babel Localedata<=2.5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2315?

    The severity of CVE-2008-2315 is classified as medium due to the potential for integer overflows leading to arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2315?

    To fix CVE-2008-2315, upgrade Python to version 2.5.3 or later, or apply appropriate patches provided by the Python Software Foundation.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2008-2315?

    CVE-2008-2315 affects Python versions 2.5.2 and earlier, including versions 2.0 through 2.5.2.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-2315?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2008-2315 include execution of arbitrary code and possible system compromise due to integer overflow vulnerabilities.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2008-2315?

    CVE-2008-2315 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers who can manipulate inputs processed by the vulnerable modules.

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