Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Python Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2022-48560

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Python

Status
Python
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2023

What is CVE-2022-48560?

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in Python, which affects versions up to and including 3.9. The issue arises from improper handling within the 'heappushpop' function in the 'heapq' module, allowing an attacker to exploit memory management flaws. This could lead to potentially harmful program behavior, including application crashes or unintended memory access, thereby compromising system integrity.

References

https://bugs.python.org/issue39421
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg0...
mailing-list
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230929-0008/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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