Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-5636
Integer overflow in the get_data function in zipimport.c in CPython (aka Python) before 2.7.12, 3.x before 3.4.5, and 3.5.x before 3.5.2 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a negative data size value, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Vulnerability category: Overflow
Threat overview for CVE-2016-5636
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-5636
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 2.77%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 89 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-5636
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
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nvd@nist.gov |
9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
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nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-5636
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The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-5636
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
Oracle Solaris Bulletin - July 2016
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91247
Python CVE-2016-5636 Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00011.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1663-1] python3.4 security update
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-18
Python: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201701-18) — Gentoo security
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/15/15
oss-security - CVE Request: heap overflow in Python zipimport moduleMailing List
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https://hg.python.org/cpython/raw-file/v2.7.12/Misc/NEWS
Release Notes
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https://bugs.python.org/issue26171
Issue 26171: heap overflow in zipimporter module - Python trackerIssue Tracking;Patch
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2586.html
RHSA-2016:2586 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer Portal
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/16/1
oss-security - Re: CVE Request: heap overflow in Python zipimport moduleMailing List
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00040.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2020:0086-1: important: Security update
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https://docs.python.org/3.4/whatsnew/changelog.html#python-3-4-5
Changelog — Python 3.4.10 documentationRelease Notes
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Spoof URLs, and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Let Local Users Modify Data and Gain Elevated Privileges - Securit
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http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAPUE
Splunk Enterprise 6.4.5 addresses multiple vulnerabilities | Splunk
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http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAPSV
Splunk Enterprise 6.5.1 addresses multiple OpenSSL vulnerabilities | Splunk
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https://docs.python.org/3.5/whatsnew/changelog.html#python-3-5-2
Changelog — Python 3.5.7 documentationRelease Notes
Products affected by CVE-2016-5636
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