CVE-2009-4134
Buffer underflow in the rgbimg module in Python 2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of...
CVE-2009-4134 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Python, published May 27, 2010. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 4.42%, the 91st percentile. Fixed in python 0:2.4.3-43.el5.
Buffer underflow in the rgbimg module in Python 2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large ZSIZE value in a black-and-white (aka B/W) RGB image that triggers an invalid pointer dereference.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
5.0
Buffer underflow in the rgbimg module in Python 2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large ZSIZE value in a black-and-white (aka B/W) RGB image that triggers an invalid pointer dereference.
- Record
CVE-2009-4134- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-787
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
Buffer underflow in the rgbimg module in Python 2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large ZSIZE value in a black-and-white (aka B/W) RGB image that triggers an invalid pointer dereference.
- Record
CVE-2009-4134- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2009-4104 No score
Buffer underflow in the rgbimg module in Python 2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large ZSIZE value in a black-and-white (aka B/W) RGB image that triggers an invalid pointer dereference.
- Record
EUVD-2009-4104- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-5g97-f544-j8g3 No score
Buffer underflow in the rgbimg module in Python 2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of...
Buffer underflow in the rgbimg module in Python 2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large ZSIZE value in a black-and-white (aka B/W) RGB image that triggers an invalid pointer dereference.
- Record
GHSA-5g97-f544-j8g3- Weakness
- CWE-787
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVPSF-2010-1 No score
rgbimg and imageop overflows
Buffer underflow in the rgbimg module in Python 2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large ZSIZE value in a black-and-white (aka B/W) RGB image that triggers an invalid pointer dereference.
- Record
PSF-2010-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
python-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
python-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.4.3-43.el5 | 0:2.4.3-43.el5 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-docsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-docsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-docsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-docsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 | 0:2.3.4-14.9.el4 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
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github.com/advisories/GHSA-5g97-f544-j8g3
bugs.python.org/issue1179
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cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-4134
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cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-1449
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1449
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-1450
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-1450
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1450
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-1634
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-1634
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1634
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2089
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-2089
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2089
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:0260
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=497540
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