CVE-2017-18207
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CVE-2017-18207 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Wave_read._read_fmt_chunk function in Lib/wave.py in Python through 3.6.4 does not ensure a nonzero channel value, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero and exception) via a crafted wav format audio file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue because Python applications "need to be prepared to handle a wide variety of exceptions.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Wave_read._read_fmt_chunk function in Lib/wave.py in Python through 3.6.4 does not ensure a nonzero channel value, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero and exception) via a crafted wav format audio file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue because Python applications "need to be prepared to handle a wide variety of exceptions.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | <= 3.6.4 |
References
- https://bugs.python.org/issue32056Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.python.org/issue32056Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
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- Status
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