CVE-2008-2316

python: integer overflow in hashlib module

Published Aug 1, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 4.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Integer overflow in _hashopenssl.c in the hashlib module in Python 2.5.2 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic digests, related to "partial hashlib hashing of data exceeding 4GB."

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1977-1 New python packages fix several vulnerabilities
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-2312 Integer overflow in _hashopenssl.c in the hashlib module in Python 2.5.2 and earlier might allow context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic digests, related to "partial hashlib hashing of data exceeding 4GB."
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-632-1 Python vulnerabilities
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:58 AM
Reserved
May 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 1, 2008, 2:41 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:53 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jul 24, 2008, 12:00 AM