CVE-2010-1449 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow via a large image, potentially causing code execution or denial of service in applications using the Python rgbimg module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-1449?
CVE-2010-1449 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python Python, published on 27 May 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in rgbimgmodule.c in the rgbimg module in Python 2.5 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a large image that triggers a buffer overflow. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-3143.12.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1449?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Python Python.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1449?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2010-1449 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1449 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Python Python
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5737-j7gj-9mpw, PSF-2010-2.