CVE-2010-3492

Name: CVE-2010-3492
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-10-19T20:00:04.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-3492 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The asyncore module in Python before 3.2 does not properly handle unsuccessful calls to the accept function, and does not have accompanying documentation describing how daemon applications should handle unsuccessful calls to the accept function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks that terminate these applications via network connections.. EPSS estimates a 3.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The asyncore module in Python before 3.2 does not properly handle unsuccessful calls to the accept function, and does not have accompanying documentation describing how daemon applications should handle unsuccessful calls to the accept function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks that terminate these applications via network connections.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.63%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python	Python	<= 2.7
Python	Python	>= 3.0, < 3.1.2

References

http://bugs.python.org/issue6706Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:215Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:216Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/09/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/11/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/22/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/24/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12111Third Party Advisory
http://bugs.python.org/issue6706Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:215Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:216Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/09/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/11/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/22/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/24/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12111Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3492?

How severe is CVE-2010-3492?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3492 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3492?

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