The Wave_read._read_fmt_chunk function in Lib/wave.py in Python through 3.6.4 does not ensure a nonzero channel value, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero and exception) via a crafted wav format audio file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue because Python applications "need to be prepared to handle a wide variety of exceptions.
References
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00040.html | |
https://bugs.python.org/issue32056 | Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
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Summary | The Wave_read._read_fmt_chunk function in Lib/wave.py in Python through 3.6.4 does not ensure a nonzero channel value, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero and exception) via a crafted wav format audio file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue because Python applications "need to be prepared to handle a wide variety of exceptions. |
Information
Published : 2018-03-01 05:29
Updated : 2024-08-05 22:15
NVD link : CVE-2017-18207
Mitre link : CVE-2017-18207
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-18207
JSON object : View
Products Affected
python
- python
CWE
CWE-369
Divide By Zero