CVE-2019-9674
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.49%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9674 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Lib/zipfile.py in Python through 3.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a ZIP bomb.. EPSS estimates a 5.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Lib/zipfile.py in Python through 3.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a ZIP bomb.
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 | Python | >= 3.2, <= 3.8 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions |
References
- https://bugs.python.org/issue36260Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.python.org/issue36462Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python/cpython/blob/master/Lib/zipfile.pyThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200221-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4428-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.python.org/news/security/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.python.org/issue36260Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.python.org/issue36462Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python/cpython/blob/master/Lib/zipfile.pyThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200221-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4428-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.python.org/news/security/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9674?
Lib/zipfile.py in Python through 3.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a ZIP bomb.
How severe is CVE-2019-9674?
CVE-2019-9674 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9674?
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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