Buffer overflow in the repr function in Python 2.3 through 2.6 before 20060822 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted wide character UTF-32/UCS-4 strings to certain scripts.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F5 Big Ip | — | Update F5 BIG-IP to the latest version | Jun 17, 2026 | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade python+ipv6Upgrade python | Dec 10, 2025 | Oct 7, 2006 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade dev-lang/python. | Oct 30, 2017 | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade python-develUpgrade python-64bitUpgrade python-x86Upgrade pythonUpgrade python-32bit | Feb 17, 2015 | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade python2.3-dbgUpgrade python2.4-minimalUpgrade python2.3 | Nov 8, 2024 | Oct 10, 2006 |
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