CVE-2012-0877: High severity python pyxml vulnerability
Published Nov 22, 2019
·Updated
PyXML: Hash table collisions CPU usage Denial of Service
Affected Software
5 affected components
debian/python-xml
Python PyXML
redhat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Event History
Nov 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0877?
CVE-2012-0877 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability that can impact the performance of affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-0877?
To mitigate CVE-2012-0877, you should update to the latest version of the affected software or apply any available patches provided by your vendor.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2012-0877?
CVE-2012-0877 affects PyXML and specific versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and the associated python-xml package.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-0877?
The primary impact of CVE-2012-0877 is potential CPU resource exhaustion, leading to service unavailability.
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Is CVE-2012-0877 being actively exploited?
As of the latest information, there have been no widespread reports of active exploitation specifically for CVE-2012-0877.