CVE-2019-9674

python: Nested zip file (Zip bomb) vulnerability in Lib/zipfile.py

Published Feb 4, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 5.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
Lib/zipfile.py in Python through 3.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a ZIP bomb.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-19040 Lib/zipfile.py in Python through 3.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a ZIP bomb.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4428-1 Python vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4754-3 Python vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6891-1 Python vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7212-1 Python 2.7 vulnerabilities
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.01197}

epss

{'score': 0.0123}

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Metrics epss

{'score': 0.01138}

epss

{'score': 0.01197}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Oct 14, 2026, 6:49 AM
Reserved
Mar 11, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 4, 2020, 3:15 PM
Modified
Oct 14, 2026, 7:16 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 11, 2019, 12:00 AM