Use After Free Affecting python2-chardet package, versions <0:3.0.4-10.module+el8.9.0+19487+7dc18407


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.04% (81st percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON2CHARDET-7059792
  • published23 May 2024
  • disclosed22 Aug 2023

Introduced: 22 Aug 2023

CVE-2022-48560  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-416  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 python2-chardet to version 0:3.0.4-10.module+el8.9.0+19487+7dc18407 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python2-chardet package and not the python2-chardet package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A use-after-free exists in Python through 3.9 via heappushpop in heapq.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1