CVE-2010-3492

Description

The asyncore module in Python before 3.2 does not properly handle unsuccessful calls to the accept function, and does not have accompanying documentation describing how daemon applications should handle unsuccessful calls to the accept function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks that terminate these applications via network connections.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.27% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory python.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/11/2	third party advisory mailing list
http://bugs.python.org/issue6706	patch vendor advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:216	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12111	vdb entry third party advisory signature
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/24/3	third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/22/3	third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/09/6	third party advisory mailing list
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:215	third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3492?: CVE-2010-3492 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-3492?: To fix CVE-2010-3492, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-3492 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2010-3492 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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