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
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.018 (77.3th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 77th percentile — 77.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.018 · newest: 0.018 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Python — versions 3.9.0
- Debian Linux — versions 10.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- bugs.python.org/issue39421 (Exploit, Patch, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00022.html (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230929-0008/
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00017.html (mailing-list)
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/… (vendor-advisory)
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.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.