Use After Free in Python
CVE-2022-48560
A use-after-free exists in Python through 3.9 via heappushpop in heapq.
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
EPSS: 0.018 (75.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Python — versions 3.9.0
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 10.0
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Patch, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-48560?
- CVE-2022-48560 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-08-22.
- How severe is CVE-2022-48560?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-48560 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.