CVE-2009-0544

python-crypto: buffer overflow in the ARC2 module

Published Feb 12, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 10.0 Critical EPSS 11.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
Buffer overflow in the PyCrypto ARC2 module 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large ARC2 key length.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1726-1 New python-crypto packages fix denial of service
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-729-1 Python Crypto vulnerability
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 4:40 AM
Reserved
Feb 12, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 12, 2009, 5:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:05 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 7, 2009, 12:00 AM