VDB-35835 · CVE-2007-1657 · BID 22964

Python 2.5 file_compress File stack-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Python 2.5. This affects the function file_compress. Performing a manipulation of the argument File results in stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-1657. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Python 2.5 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function file_compress. The manipulation of the argument file with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the file_compress function in minigzip (Modules/zlib) in Python 2.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file argument.

The weakness was published 03/14/2007 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-1657 since 03/23/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 22964†) and OSVDB (43550†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Timelineinfo

03/14/2007 🔍
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03/23/2007 +9 days 🔍
03/23/2007 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2008 +366 days 🔍
03/13/2015 +2545 days 🔍
08/27/2018 +1263 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-1657 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-1657
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-35835
SecurityFocus: 22964 - MiniGZip Controls File_Compress Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 43550 - minigzip for Python file_compress Function file Argument Overflow

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2015 12:16
Updated: 08/27/2018 07:52
Changes: 03/13/2015 12:16 (50), 08/27/2018 07:52 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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