CVE-2012-2135

Description

The utf-16 decoder in Python 3.1 through 3.3 does not update the aligned_end variable after calling the unicode_decode_call_errorhandler function, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (process memory) or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) via unspecified vectors.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.67% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory python.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1615-1	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51087	third party advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1616-1	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://bugs.python.org/issue14579	vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51089	third party advisory
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=670389	third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/25/4	third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/25/2	third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2135?: CVE-2012-2135 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2135?: To fix CVE-2012-2135, 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-2012-2135 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2012-2135 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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