CVE-2012-0877
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.91%
Last modified
CVE-2012-0877 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. PyXML: Hash table collisions CPU usage Denial of Service. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PyXML: Hash table collisions CPU usage Denial of Service
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Pyxml | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/96Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/08/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-0877Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-0877Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-0877Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/96Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/08/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-0877Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-0877Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-0877Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-0877?
PyXML: Hash table collisions CPU usage Denial of Service
How severe is CVE-2012-0877?
CVE-2012-0877 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0877?
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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