CVE-2013-1753

python: XMLRPC library unrestricted decompression of HTTP responses using gzip enconding

Published Mar 11, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
The gzip_decode function in the xmlrpc client library in Python 3.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted HTTP request.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-1780 The gzip_decode function in the xmlrpc client library in Python 3.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted HTTP request.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2653-1 Python vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:13 PM
Reserved
Feb 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 11, 2020, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:52 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 25, 2012, 12:00 AM