First published: Mon May 10 2010(Updated: )
Python SVN commit r64114 added integer overflow checks to multiple python module: <a href="http://svn.python.org/view?view=rev&revision=64114">http://svn.python.org/view?view=rev&revision=64114</a> All the issue got covered under single CVE - <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-3143">CVE-2008-3143</a>. Checks added to audioop (and rgbimg, see <a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED ERRATA - CVE-2009-4134 CVE-2010-1449 CVE-2010-1450 python: rgbimg: multiple security issues" href="show_bug.cgi?id=541698">bug #541698</a>) were incorrect and possible to bypass: <a href="http://bugs.python.org/issue8674">http://bugs.python.org/issue8674</a>
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Python 2.7 |
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The severity of REDHAT-BUG-590690 is categorized as moderate due to potential integer overflow issues.
To fix REDHAT-BUG-590690, ensure you are using the latest updated version of Python that addresses the integer overflow vulnerabilities.
REDHAT-BUG-590690 affects multiple Python module versions where integer overflow checks were not implemented.
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-590690 includes the potential for denial of service or execution of arbitrary code due to unhandled integer overflows.
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-590690 is associated with the CVE-2008-3143, which addresses integer overflow vulnerabilities in Python.