CVE-2008-2316 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in Python's hashlib allows attackers to defeat cryptographic digests for data exceeding 4GB, compromising data integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-2316?
CVE-2008-2316 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python Python, published on 1 Aug 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer overflow in _hashopenssl.c in the hashlib module in Python 2.5.2 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic digests, related to "partial hashlib hashing of data exceeding 4GB."
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2316?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Python Python.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2316?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2008-2316 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2316 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Python Python
Sources
Also known as AZL-109569, GHSA-482h-xg25-ghqh, PSF-2008-5.