Python: Buffer overflow

Python: Buffer overflow A buffer overflow in Python might allow remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service condition. Python 2018-11-09 2018-11-09 647862 remote 2.7.15 2.7.15

Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language.

A buffer overflow vulnerability have been discovered in Python. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

A remote attacker, in special situations such as function as a service, could violate a trust boundary and cause a Denial of Service condition.

There is no known workaround at this time.

All Python users should upgrade to the latest version:


      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-2.7.15:2.7"

CVE-2018-1000030 irishluck83 whissi