CVE-2017-1000158 in CPython
Summary
CPython (aka Python) up to 2.7.13 is vulnerable to an integer overflow in the PyString_DecodeEscape function in stringobject.c, resulting in heap-based buffer overflow (and possible arbitrary code execution)
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Reservation
11/16/2017
Disclosure
11/17/2017
Status
Confirmed
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109585 | CPython stringobject.c PyString_DecodeEscape memory corruption | 119 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2017-1000158 |