Python up to 3.9.1 Apple Property List File plistlib.py read_ints resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Python up to 3.9.1. This affects the function read_ints in the library plistlib.py of the component Apple Property List File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource consumption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-48564. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Python up to 3.9.1 (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function read_ints in the library plistlib.py of the component Apple Property List File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

read_ints in plistlib.py in Python through 3.9.1 is vulnerable to a potential DoS attack via CPU and RAM exhaustion when processing malformed Apple Property List files in binary format.

The weakness was disclosed 08/23/2023. The advisory is shared for download at bugs.python.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-48564 since 07/23/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 301206 (NewStart CGSL MAIN 6.06 (SP) : python3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (NS-SA-2026-0032)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (301206) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1086). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • SUSE Linux
  • IBM QRadar SIEM

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 301206
Nessus Name: NewStart CGSL MAIN 6.06 (SP) : python3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (NS-SA-2026-0032)

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Timelineinfo

07/23/2023 🔍
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03/07/2026 +927 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.python.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-48564 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-48564
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-237652
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1086 - IBM QRadar SIEM: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/23/2023 06:46
Updated: 03/07/2026 17:12
Changes: 08/23/2023 06:46 (40), 09/14/2023 10:02 (11), 10/17/2025 06:55 (22), 03/07/2026 17:12 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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