CVE-2007-4965 Integer overflow in n/a
Integer overflows in Python's imageop module allow attackers to cause crashes or read memory via crafted arguments.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-4965?
CVE-2007-4965 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Python Python, published on 18 Sep 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple integer overflows in the imageop module in Python 2.5.1 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly obtain sensitive information (memory contents) via crafted arguments to (1) the tovideo method, and unspecified other vectors related to (2) imageop.c, (3) rbgimgmodule.c, and other files, which trigger heap-based buffer overflows.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4965?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Python Python.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4965?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2007-4965 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4965 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Python Python
Sources
Also known as AZL-109557, GHSA-m9f3-5w45-2j8h, PSF-2007-1.