CVE-2004-0150 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the getaddrinfo function of Python 2.2 before version 2.2.2, specifically when IPv6 support is disabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a crafted IPv6 address obtained via DNS. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor publicly available exploit code in Metasploit or ExploitDB, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness and potential interest.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.2.0, < 2.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:python:python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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