Python up to 2.7.2150 bufferobject.c "buffer" numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Python up to 2.7.2150. This vulnerability affects the function "buffer" of the file bufferobject.c. Performing a manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2014-7185. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Python up to 2.7.2150 (Programming Language Software). This affects the function "buffer" of the file bufferobject.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer overflow in bufferobject.c in Python before 2.7.8 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a large size and offset in a "buffer" function.

The weakness was disclosed 10/08/2014 by Foster as Bug 1146026 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-7185 since 09/25/2014. 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 are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 80750 (Oracle Solaris Third-Party Patch Update : python (cve_2014_7185_integer_overflow)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Solaris Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370487 (F5 BIG-IP ASM Multiple Security Vulnerabilities (K53192206, K78825687, K45439210)).

Upgrading to version 2.7.2150 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (80750), SecurityFocus (BID 70089†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52156†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 80750
Nessus Name: Oracle Solaris Third-Party Patch Update : python (cve_2014_7185_integer_overflow)
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OpenVAS ID: 800052
OpenVAS Name: Python Integer Overflow Vulnerability - 01 Oct14 (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Python 2.7.2150

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09/23/2014 🔍
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09/25/2014 +2 days 🔍
10/08/2014 +13 days 🔍
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01/19/2015 +103 days 🔍
03/26/2015 +66 days 🔍
08/18/2015 +145 days 🔍
03/30/2022 +2415 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 1146026
Researcher: Foster
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-7185 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-7185
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-71877

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X-Force: 96193
SecurityFocus: 70089 - Python 'bufferobject.c' Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 52156 - Python before 2.7.8 Remote Information Disclosure via a Large Size and Offset in a \, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 16:14
Updated: 03/30/2022 00:42
Changes: 03/26/2015 16:14 (71), 10/16/2017 09:14 (5), 03/30/2022 00:22 (3), 03/30/2022 00:31 (1), 03/30/2022 00:42 (1)
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