CVE-2014-7185: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 24 2014(Updated: )
Integer overflow in bufferobject.c in Python before 2.7.8 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a large size and offset in a "buffer" function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/python | <2.7.8 | 2.7.8 |
| Python 2.7 | <=2.7.7 | |
| Python 2.7 | =2.7.1 | |
| Python 2.7 | =2.7.1-rc1 | |
| Python 2.7 | =2.7.2-rc1 | |
| Python 2.7 | =2.7.3 | |
| Python 2.7 | =2.7.4 | |
| Python 2.7 | =2.7.5 | |
| Python 2.7 | =2.7.6 | |
| Python 2.7 | =2.7.1150 | |
| Python 2.7 | =2.7.1150 | |
| Python 2.7 | =2.7.2150 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.10.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.python.org/issue21831
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/139663.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-10/msg00016.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1064.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1330.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/23/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/25/47
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70089
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1146026
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96193
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-10
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/638
- https://hg.python.org/cpython/diff/8d963c7db507/Objects/bufferobject.c
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1146027
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1146028
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-7185
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/25/47
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://hg.python.org/cpython/rev/8d963c7db507
- https://hg.python.org/cpython/rev/5ef28c22dc24
- https://docs.python.org/2/library/functions.html?highlight=buffer#buffer
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1064.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1330.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2101.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7185?
CVE-2014-7185 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.
Which versions of Python are affected by CVE-2014-7185?
CVE-2014-7185 affects Python versions prior to 2.7.8.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7185?
To fix CVE-2014-7185, upgrade Python to version 2.7.8 or higher.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-7185 allow?
CVE-2014-7185 allows context-dependent attackers to exploit an integer overflow for information disclosure.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-7185 if I cannot upgrade?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2014-7185; upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.
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