CVE-2022-48564

python: DoS when processing malformed Apple Property List files in binary format

Published Aug 22, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
read_ints in plistlib.py in Python through 3.9.1 is vulnerable to a potential DoS attack via CPU and RAM exhaustion when processing malformed Apple Property List files in binary format.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3614-1 python3.7 security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6513-1 Python vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6891-1 Python vulnerabilities
History
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Nov 2, 2026, 10:16 PM
Reserved
Jul 23, 2023, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 22, 2023, 7:16 PM
Modified
Nov 2, 2026, 11:17 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 22, 2023, 12:00 AM