CVE-2018-1061 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2018-1061 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 19/06/2018 | CVE Updated: 05/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2018
Source: redhat | Vendor: [UNKNOWN] | Product: python
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2018-1061 Description

python before versions 2.7.15, 3.4.9, 3.5.6rc1, 3.6.5rc1 and 3.7.0 is vulnerable to catastrophic backtracking in the difflib.IS_LINE_JUNK method. An attacker could use this flaw to cause denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-20
CWE Name: CWE-20
Source: [UNKNOWN]

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).