Integer overflow in Python
CVE-2008-3144
Multiple integer overflows in the PyOS_vsnprintf function in Python/mysnprintf.c in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via crafted input to string formatting operations. NOTE: the handling of certain integer values is also affected by related integer underflows and an off-by-one error.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.041 (89.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Python
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_VUPEN)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_SECUNIA, Broken Link, third-party-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_SECUNIA, Broken Link, third-party-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_SECUNIA, Broken Link, third-party-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_SECUNIA, Broken Link, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3144?
- CVE-2008-3144 is a vulnerability in Python, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. Published 2008-08-01.
- Is CVE-2008-3144 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.