CVE-2004-0150 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in Python's getaddrinfo function when IPv6 support is disabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-0150?
CVE-2004-0150 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Python Python, published on 1 Sep 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the getaddrinfo function in Python 2.2 before 2.2.2, when IPv6 support is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an IPv6 address that is obtained using DNS.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0150?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Python Python.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0150?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-0150 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0150 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Python Python
Sources
Also known as DSA-458-3, GHSA-942q-qwfh-7rjq.