CVE-2008-4864: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Oct 31 2008(Updated: )
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in the imageop module in Python 1.5.2 through 2.5.1 allow context-dependent attackers to break out of the Python VM and execute arbitrary code via large integer values in certain arguments to the crop function, leading to a buffer overflow, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-4965 and CVE-2008-1679.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Python Babel Localedata | >=2.5.0<2.5.3 | |
| Python Babel Localedata | >=1.5.2<2.4.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31976
- http://svn.python.org/view/python/trunk/Modules/imageop.c?rev=66689&view=diff&r1=66689&r2=66688&p1=python/trunk/Modules/imageop.c&p2=/python/trunk/Modules/imageop.c
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/3
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2008-008.html
- http://svn.python.org/view?rev=66689&view=rev
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/27/2
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31932
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3316
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37471
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46606
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8354
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10702
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4864?
CVE-2008-4864 has a moderate severity due to its potential for executing arbitrary code through a buffer overflow.
Which versions of Python are affected by CVE-2008-4864?
CVE-2008-4864 affects Python versions from 1.5.2 to 2.5.1 inclusive.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4864?
To fix CVE-2008-4864, upgrade to Python version 2.5.3 or later.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-4864?
CVE-2008-4864 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a buffer overflow in the imageop module.
Can CVE-2008-4864 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-4864 can potentially be exploited by context-dependent attackers through crafted input.
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