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CISA-2021-3737
CISA-2021-3737
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.5 HIGH
Reported by redhat · Published March 4, 2022
A flaw was found in python. An improperly handled HTTP response in the HTTP client code of python may allow a remote attacker, who controls the HTTP server, to make the client script enter an infinite loop, consuming CPU time. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
Risk Scores
CVSS 3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | python | Fixed in python v3.6.14, python v3.7.11, python v3.8.11, python v3.9.6, python v3.10.0b2 |
| n/a | python | Fixed in python v3.6.14, python v3.7.11, python v3.8.11, python v3.9.6, python v3.10.0b2, Fixed in python v3.6.14, python v3.7.11, python v3.8.11, python v3.9.6, python v3.10.0b2 |
Timeline
- Mar 4, 2022 CVE Published
- Dec 17, 2025 CVE Updated
References
- [debian-lts-announce] 20230524 [SECURITY] [DLA 3432-1] python2.7 security update mailing-list
- [debian-lts-announce] 20230630 [SECURITY] [DLA 3477-1] python3.7 security update mailing-list
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00000.html url
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00024.html url