CVE-2008-1679
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in Python before 2.5.3 allow context-dependent attackers...
CVE-2008-1679 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.8) in Python, published April 19, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 4.07%, the 90th percentile. Fixed in python2.4 2.4.4-3+etch1.
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in Python before 2.5.3 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted images that trigger heap-based buffer overflows. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-4965.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
6.8
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in Python before 2.5.3 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted images that trigger heap-based buffer overflows. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-4965.
- Record
CVE-2008-1679- CVSS 2.0
- 6.8 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in Python before 2.5.3 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted images that trigger heap-based buffer overflows. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-4965.
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CVE-2008-1679- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-1680 No score
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in Python before 2.5.3 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted images that trigger heap-based buffer overflows. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-4965.
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EUVD-2008-1680- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-v4w5-5ggg-69xc No score
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in Python before 2.5.3 allow context-dependent attackers...
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in Python before 2.5.3 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted images that trigger heap-based buffer overflows. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-4965.
- Record
GHSA-v4w5-5ggg-69xc- Weakness
- CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVAZL-109560 No score
CVE-2008-1679 affecting package python-py 1.11.0-1
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in Python before 2.5.3 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted images that trigger heap-based buffer overflows. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-4965.
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AZL-109560- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVPSF-2008-1 No score
Multiple integer overflows (Apple)
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in Python before 2.5.3 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted images that trigger heap-based buffer overflows. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-4965.
- Record
PSF-2008-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
python-pyAzure Linux:3 |
through 1.11.0-1 | None known |
python2.4Debian:4.0 |
before 2.4.4-3+etch1, plus listed versions 2.4.4-3 |
2.4.4-3+etch1 |
python2.5Debian:4.0 |
before 2.5-5+etch1, plus listed versions 2.5-5 |
2.5-5+etch1 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-docsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-docsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-docsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-docsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 | 0:2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
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