Python 2.2/2.2.1 IPv6 getaddrinfo memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Python 2.2/2.2.1 (Programming Language Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function getaddrinfo of the component IPv6 Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 03/09/2004. The weakness was presented 03/10/2004 by Sebastian Krahmer (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at debian.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-0150. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14119 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : python (MDKSA-2004:019)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 2.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15409) and Tenable (14119).

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 14119
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : python (MDKSA-2004:019)
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OpenVAS ID: 53156
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 458-1 (python2.2)
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Upgrade: Python 2.2.2

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Researcher: Sebastian Krahmer
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0150 (🔍)
X-Force: 15409
Vulnerability Center: 22930 - Python < 2.2.2 IPv6 Address Using DNS Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, High
SecurityFocus: 9836 - Python getaddrinfo Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 11080 - Python DNS Response Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 4172 - Python IPv6 DNS Address Response Handling Overflow

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Created: 10/16/2014 11:16
Updated: 06/29/2021 16:08
Changes: 10/16/2014 11:16 (67), 02/12/2017 12:46 (12), 06/29/2021 16:08 (3)
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