CVE-2009-4134

Name: CVE-2009-4134
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-27T19:30:01.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4134 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 4.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.38%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python	Python	2.5.0

References

http://bugs.python.org/issue8678Patch
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.htmlMailing List
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42888Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/43068Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/43364Broken Link
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:215Broken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0027.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0260.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40361Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0122Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0413Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=541698Issue Tracking, Patch
http://bugs.python.org/issue8678Patch
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.htmlMailing List
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42888Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/43068Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/43364Broken Link
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:215Broken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0027.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0260.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40361Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0122Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0413Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=541698Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4134?

How severe is CVE-2009-4134?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4134 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4134?

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