CVE-2004-0150

Name: CVE-2004-0150
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-04-15T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0150 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the getaddrinfo function in Python 2.2 before 2.2.2, when IPv6 support is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an IPv6 address that is obtained using DNS.. EPSS estimates a 5.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the getaddrinfo function in Python 2.2 before 2.2.2, when IPv6 support is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an IPv6 address that is obtained using DNS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.35%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python	Python	>= 2.2.0, < 2.2.2

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-458Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-03.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:019Broken Link
http://www.osvdb.org/4172Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9836Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15409VDB Entry
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-458Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-03.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:019Broken Link
http://www.osvdb.org/4172Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9836Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15409VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0150?

How severe is CVE-2004-0150?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0150 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0150?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST