CVE-2008-4864 in the critical feed json
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in the imageop module in Python 1.5.2 through 2.5.1 allow context-dependent attackers to break out…
published 2008-10-31 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4843
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 21.0%
- EPSS 21.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 97%
- public exploits
- 2
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Multiple integer overflows in imageop.c in the imageop module in Python 1.5.2 through 2.5.1 allow context-dependent attackers to break out of the Python VM and execute arbitrary code via large integer values in certain arguments to the crop function, leading to a buffer overflow, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-4965 and CVE-2008-1679.
Patch / fix
- python python 2.4.6, 2.5.3
- python RHEL 3 2.2.3-6.11
- tkinter RHEL 3 2.2.3-6.11
- python-tools RHEL 3 2.2.3-6.11
- python RHEL 4 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2
- tkinter RHEL 4 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2
- python-tools RHEL 4 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2
- python RHEL 5 2.4.3-24.el5_3.6
- tkinter RHEL 5 2.4.3-24.el5_3.6
red hat advisories RHSA-2009:1178RHSA-2009:1177RHSA-2009:1176
Vendor advisories
What the vendors themselves say about their products: affected, fixed or not affected, and what to do.
red hat product security vex CVE-2008-4864 updated
python: imageop module multiple integer overflows
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Red Hat Desktop version 3 python 2.2.3-6.11, tkinter 2.2.3-6.11, python-tools 2.2.3-6.11fixed: vendor fix RHSA-2009:1178
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) python 2.4.3-24.el5_3.6, tkinter 2.4.3-24.el5_3.6, python-tools 2.4.3-24.el5_3.6fixed: vendor fix RHSA-2009:1176
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3 python 2.2.3-6.11, tkinter 2.2.3-6.11, python-tools 2.2.3-6.11fixed: vendor fix RHSA-2009:1178
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 python 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2, tkinter 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2, python-tools 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2fixed: vendor fix RHSA-2009:1177
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) python 2.4.3-24.el5_3.6, tkinter 2.4.3-24.el5_3.6, python-tools 2.4.3-24.el5_3.6fixed: vendor fix RHSA-2009:1176
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4 python 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2, tkinter 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2, python-tools 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2fixed: vendor fix RHSA-2009:1177
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client) python 2.4.3-24.el5_3.6, tkinter 2.4.3-24.el5_3.6, python-tools 2.4.3-24.el5_3.6fixed: vendor fix RHSA-2009:1176
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3 python 2.2.3-6.11, tkinter 2.2.3-6.11, python-tools 2.2.3-6.11fixed: vendor fix RHSA-2009:1178
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 python 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2, tkinter 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2, python-tools 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2fixed: vendor fix RHSA-2009:1177
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3 python 2.2.3-6.11, tkinter 2.2.3-6.11, python-tools 2.2.3-6.11fixed: vendor fix RHSA-2009:1178
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 python 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2, tkinter 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2, python-tools 2.3.4-14.7.el4_8.2fixed: vendor fix RHSA-2009:1177
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Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-32534)
- Published
Exploit prediction
21.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-32534 Python 2.5.2 - 'Imageop' Module Argument Validation Buffer Overflow dos, 2008-10-27
- EDB-10229 Python < 2.5.2 Imageop Module - 'imageop.crop()' Buffer Overflow dos, 2009-11-24
- scary.beasts.org http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2008-008.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31976 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound
References
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scary.beasts.org
/security/CESA-2008-008.html
exploit, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31976
vdb-entry, exploit, third-party-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list, third-party-advisory
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svn.python.org
/view/python/trunk/Modules/imageop.c?rev=66689&view=diff&r1=66689&r2=66688&p1=python/trunk/Modules/imageop.c&p
permissions-required
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10702
vdb-entry, signature, third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/33937
third-party-advisory, not-applicable
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8354
vdb-entry, signature, broken-link
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46606
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/37471
third-party-advisory, not-applicable
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vmware.com
/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.html
third-party-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3438
third-party-advisory
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svn.python.org
/view?rev=66689&view=rev
permissions-required
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
mailing-list, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31932
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2008/10/27/2
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/3
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/3316
vdb-entry, permissions-required
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4864
- NVD CVE-2008-4864
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