Description
CPython (aka Python) up to 2.7.13 is vulnerable to an integer overflow in the PyString_DecodeEscape function in stringobject.c, resulting in heap-based buffer overflow (and possible arbitrary code execution)
Analysis and contextual insights are available on OpenCVE Cloud.
Remediation
No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.
Additional remediation guidance may be available on OpenCVE Cloud.
Tracking
Sign in to view the affected projects.
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-1189-1 | python2.7 security update |
Debian DLA |
DLA-1190-1 | python2.6 security update |
Debian DLA |
DLA-1519-1 | python2.7 security update |
Debian DLA |
DLA-1520-1 | python3.4 security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-4307-1 | python3.5 security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2017-1443 | CPython (aka Python) up to 2.7.13 is vulnerable to an integer overflow in the PyString_DecodeEscape function in stringobject.c, resulting in heap-based buffer overflow (and possible arbitrary code execution) |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3496-1 | Python vulnerability |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3496-2 | Python vulnerability |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3496-3 | Python vulnerability |
References
History
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| Metrics |
epss
|
epss
|
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T21:53:07.018Z
Reserved: 2017-11-16T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2017-1000158
No data.
Status : Modified
Published: 2017-11-17T05:29:00.280
Modified: 2026-06-17T00:58:50.643
Link: CVE-2017-1000158
OpenCVE Enrichment
No data.
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN