SB2023080299 - Buffer overflow in Python



SB2023080299 - Buffer overflow in Python

Published: August 2, 2023 Updated: June 3, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2023080299
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0150)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Buffer overflow in the getaddrinfo function in Python 2.2 before 2.2.2, when IPv6 support is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an IPv6 address that is obtained using DNS.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.