CVE-2008-3144
Multiple integer overflows in the PyOS_vsnprintf function in Python/mysnprintf.c in Python 2.5.2...
5.0 Medium
CVE-2008-3144 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Python, published August 1, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 4.23%, the 91st percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 4.23%EPSS, 91st percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Multiple integer overflows in the PyOS_vsnprintf function in Python/mysnprintf.c in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via crafted input to string formatting operations. NOTE: the handling of certain integer values is also affected by related integer underflows and an off-by-one error.
Exploit likelihood
4.23%Up 1.5 points since Feb 4, 2022
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
python-pyAzure Linux:3 | through 1.11.0-1 | None known |
python2.4Debian:4.0 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 2.4.4-3+etch2, plus listed versions 2.4.4-32.4.4-3+etch1 | 2.4.4-3+etch2 |
python2.5Debian:5.0 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 2.5.2-6+lenny1 | 2.5.2-6+lenny1 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 | 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 | 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 | 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 | 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 | 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 | 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 | 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 | 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 | 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 | 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 | 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 10 CVEs | before 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 | 0:2.4.3-24.el5_3.6 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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::desktop From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | 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 From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
pythonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
python-toolsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
tkinterRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 8 CVEs | before 0:2.2.3-6.11 | 0:2.2.3-6.11 |
pythonSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 From an advisory covering 37 CVEs | before 2.7.17-7.32.2 | 2.7.17-7.32.2 |
python-baseSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 From an advisory covering 37 CVEs | before 2.7.17-7.32.1 | 2.7.17-7.32.1 |
pythonSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP1 From an advisory covering 37 CVEs | before 2.7.17-7.32.2 | 2.7.17-7.32.2 |
python-baseSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP1 From an advisory covering 37 CVEs | before 2.7.17-7.32.1 | 2.7.17-7.32.1 |
pythonSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 From an advisory covering 37 CVEs | before 2.7.17-7.32.2 | 2.7.17-7.32.2 |
pythonSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP1 From an advisory covering 37 CVEs | before 2.7.17-7.32.2 | 2.7.17-7.32.2 |
pythonSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Python 2 15 SP1 From an advisory covering 37 CVEs | before 2.7.17-7.32.2 | 2.7.17-7.32.2 |
python-baseSUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Python 2 15 SP1 From an advisory covering 37 CVEs | before 2.7.17-7.32.1 | 2.7.17-7.32.1 |
pythonopenSUSE:Tumbleweed From an advisory covering 40 CVEs | before 2.7.18-8.1 | 2.7.18-8.1 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Multiple integer overflows in the PyOS_vsnprintf function in Python/mysnprintf.c in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via crafted input to string formatting operations. NOTE: the handling of certain integer values is also affected by related integer underflows and an off-by-one error.
- Record
CVE-2008-3144- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Multiple integer overflows in the PyOS_vsnprintf function in Python/mysnprintf.c in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via crafted input to string formatting operations. NOTE: the handling of certain integer values is also affected by related integer underflows and an off-by-one error.
- Record
CVE-2008-3144- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-3134No score
Multiple integer overflows in the PyOS_vsnprintf function in Python/mysnprintf.c in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via crafted input to string formatting operations. NOTE: the handling of certain integer values is also affected by related integer underflows and an off-by-one error.
- Record
EUVD-2008-3134- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-jpm4-9q6q-mhwvNo score
Multiple integer overflows in the PyOS_vsnprintf function in Python/mysnprintf.c in Python 2.5.2...
Multiple integer overflows in the PyOS_vsnprintf function in Python/mysnprintf.c in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via crafted input to string formatting operations. NOTE: the handling of certain integer values is also affected by related integer underflows and an off-by-one error.
- Record
GHSA-jpm4-9q6q-mhwv- Weakness
- CWE-190
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVAZL-109578No score
CVE-2008-3144 affecting package python-py 1.11.0-1
Multiple integer overflows in the PyOS_vsnprintf function in Python/mysnprintf.c in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via crafted input to string formatting operations. NOTE: the handling of certain integer values is also affected by related integer underflows and an off-by-one error.
- Record
AZL-109578- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:11202-1No score
python-2.7.18-8.1 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the python-2.7.18-8.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:11202-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVPSF-2008-8No score
Multiple integer overflows (Apple)
Multiple integer overflows in the PyOS_vsnprintf function in Python/mysnprintf.c in Python 2.5.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via crafted input to string formatting operations. NOTE: the handling of certain integer values is also affected by related integer underflows and an off-by-one error.
- Record
PSF-2008-8- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2020:0234-1No score
Security update for python
This update for python fixes the following issues:
Updated to version 2.7.17 to unify packages among openSUSE:Factory and SLE versions (bsc#1159035).
- Record
SUSE-SU-2020:0234-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
securityfocus.com/archive/1/495445/100/0/threaded
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00006.html
vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2288
secunia.com/advisories/32793
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44173
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bugs.python.org/issue2589
vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.html
security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-16.xml
support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
ubuntu.com/usn/usn-632-1
bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=232137
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:164
svn.python.org/view?rev=63734&view=rev
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7725
novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=InfoDocument-patchbuilder-readme5032900
wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0243
debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1667
slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware-security.525289
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3144
github.com/advisories/GHSA-jpm4-9q6q-mhwv
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009:1176
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=235093
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2009/rhsa-2009_1176.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2007-2052
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2020/suse-su-20200234-1
bugzilla.suse.com/1027282
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