Python Asyncore Module 'accept()' function Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:43233

Info

Python Asyncore Module 'accept()' function Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 43233
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2010-3494
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 15 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:26PM
Credit: Giampaolo Rodola
Vulnerable: Python Software Foundation Python 3.1.1
Python Software Foundation Python 3.0.1
Python Software Foundation Python 2.6.2
Python Software Foundation Python 3.2
Python Software Foundation Python 2.7
Python Software Foundation Python 2.6
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Python Asyncore Module 'accept()' function Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Asyncore module for Python is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability

Exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to cause denial-of-service conditions in the context of an application that uses the module.

Exploit / POC

Python Asyncore Module 'accept()' function Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Python Asyncore Module 'accept()' function Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64

MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0 x86_64

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0

MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64

References

Python Asyncore Module 'accept()' function Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

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