CVE-2021-3737

python: urllib: HTTP client possible infinite loop on a 100 Continue response

Published Mar 4, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 13.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in python. An improperly handled HTTP response in the HTTP client code of python may allow a remote attacker, who controls the HTTP server, to make the client script enter an infinite loop, consuming CPU time. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2808-1 python3.5 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3432-1 python2.7 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3477-1 python3.7 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3966-1 pypy3 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3980-1 python3.9 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-27013 A flaw was found in python. An improperly handled HTTP response in the HTTP client code of python may allow a remote attacker, who controls the HTTP server, to make the client script enter an infinite loop, consuming CPU time. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5083-1 Python vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5199-1 Python vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5200-1 Python vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5201-1 Python vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6891-1 Python vulnerabilities
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