Python 'readline()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:63804

Info

Python 'readline()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 63804
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2013-1752
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 15 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 05 2016 09:56PM
Credit: Andrew Kuchling
Vulnerable: VMWare ESXi 5.0
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
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
Python Software Foundation Python 3.1
Python Software Foundation Python 2.7
Oracle Linux 0
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.2
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.2
Avaya Aura Presence Services 6.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Python 'readline()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

Successful exploits may allow an attacker to cause an affected application to consume excessive amounts of memory, resulting in a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

Python 'readline()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

Python 'readline()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

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


Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64

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