Oval Definition:oval:org.mitre.oval:def:8249
Revision Date:2010-03-01Version:16
Title:Multiple Buffer and Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities in Python (python(1)) May Lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) or Allow Execution of Arbitrary Code
Description:Integer signedness error in the zlib extension module in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative signed integer, which triggers insufficient memory allocation and a buffer overflow.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:ACCEPTEDReference(s):CVE-2008-1721
Platform(s):Sun Solaris 10
Product(s):
Definition Synopsis
  • Solaris 10 (SPARC) meets Sun Alert 273570
  • Solaris 10 (SPARC) is installed
  • AND NOT Patch 143506-01 or later installed
  • AND SUNWPython is installed
  • OR Solaris 10 (x86) meets Sun Alert 273570
  • Solaris 10 (x86) is installed
  • AND NOT Patch 143507-01 or later installed
  • AND SUNWPython is installed
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