Python.zlib.Remote.Buffer.Overflow

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This indicates a possible attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the Python "zlib" module.
This is caused by the vulnerable module's failure to sanitize user supplied input. The vulnerability is in 'Modules/zlibmodule.c'. A successful attack may allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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Python 2.5.2; other versions may also be vulnerable.

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System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Please update to the latest version from the vendor, available from the website:
www.python.org

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-01-11 16.995