CVE-2022-48564
First published: Tue Aug 22 2023(Updated: )
read_ints in plistlib.py in Python through 3.9.1 is vulnerable to a potential DoS attack via CPU and RAM exhaustion when processing malformed Apple Property List files in binary format.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Python Python | <3.7.7 | |
| Python Python | >=3.8.0<3.8.2 | |
| Python Python | >=3.9.0<3.9.1 | |
| Python Python | =3.10.0-alpha1 | |
| debian/python2.7 | 2.7.16-2+deb10u1 2.7.16-2+deb10u3 2.7.18-8+deb11u1 | |
| debian/python3.7 | <=3.7.3-2+deb10u3 | 3.7.3-2+deb10u6 |
| debian/python3.9 | 3.9.2-1 | |
| ubuntu/python2.7 | <2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+ | 2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+ |
| ubuntu/python2.7 | <2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.13+ | 2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.13+ |
| ubuntu/python2.7 | <2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.18+ | 2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.18+ |
| ubuntu/python3.5 | <3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13+ | 3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13+ |
| ubuntu/python3.6 | <3.6.9-1~18.04ubuntu1.13+ | 3.6.9-1~18.04ubuntu1.13+ |
| redhat/python | <3.10.0 | 3.10.0 |
| redhat/python | <3.9.1 | 3.9.1 |
| redhat/python | <3.8.7 | 3.8.7 |
| redhat/python | <3.7.10 | 3.7.10 |
| redhat/python | <3.6.13 | 3.6.13 |
| Python Python | <3.6.13 | |
| Python Python | >=3.7.0<3.7.10 | |
| Python Python | >=3.8.0<3.8.7 | |
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere | ||
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.python.org/issue42103
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00017.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230929-0009/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-48564
- https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/86269
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/34637a0ce21e7261b952fbd9d006474cc29b681f
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/e277cb76989958fdbc092bf0b2cb55c43e86610a
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/547d2bcc55e348043b2f338027c1acd9549ada76
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/225e3659556616ad70186e7efc02baeebfeb5ec4
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/a63234c49b2fbfb6f0aca32525e525ce3d43b2b4
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-48564
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-48564
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/34637a0ce21e7261b952fbd9d006474cc29b681f (v3.10.0a2)
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/e277cb76989958fdbc092bf0b2cb55c43e86610a (3.9)
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/225e3659556616ad70186e7efc02baeebfeb5ec4 (v3.7.10)
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6513-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-48564
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-48564
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2250587
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2250588
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2250589
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0114
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0430
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0586
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2249750
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-48564?
CVE-2022-48564 is a vulnerability in Python through 3.9.1 that can lead to a potential denial-of-service (DoS) attack via CPU and RAM exhaustion when processing malformed Apple Property List files in binary format.
How does CVE-2022-48564 affect Python?
CVE-2022-48564 affects Python versions up to and including 3.9.1.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-48564?
The severity level of CVE-2022-48564 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How can I mitigate the impact of CVE-2022-48564?
To mitigate the impact of CVE-2022-48564, it is recommended to update Python to version 3.9.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-48564?
More information about CVE-2022-48564 can be found at the following references: [Link 1](https://bugs.python.org/issue42103), [Link 2](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230929-0009/).
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