CVE-2006-1542: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-1542: Stack-based buffer overflow in Python 2.4.2 and earlier, running on Linux 2.6.12.5 under gcc 4.0.3 with lib...

Stack-based buffer overflow in Python 2.4.2 and earlier, running on Linux 2.6.12.5 under gcc 4.0.3 with libc 2.3.5, allows local users to cause a "stack overflow," and possibly gain privileges, by running a script from a current working directory that has a long name, related to the realpath function. NOTE: this might not be a vulnerability. However, the fact that it appears in a programming language interpreter could mean that some applications are affected, although attack scenarios might be limited because the attacker might already need to cross privilege boundaries to cause an exploitable program to be placed in a directory with a long name; or, depending on the method that Python uses to determine the current working directory, setuid applications might be affected.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old CVE concerns a possible stack overflow in Python 2.4.2 and earlier under a specific Linux, gcc, and libc environment. A local user may trigger it through an unusually long current working directory name. The CVE itself cautions that it might not be a vulnerability, so urgency depends on legacy exposure. Exposure is most plausible on legacy systems running Python 2.4.2 or earlier, particularly with privileged Python execution paths. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they retain unsupported Python runtimes or old vendor packages. Handle this as a legacy-risk cleanup item, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if unsupported Python remains on multi-user systems, production servers, or privileged automation paths. Mitigation focus: Inventory and remove Python 2.4.2 or earlier where still present.; Review and apply RHSA-2008:0629 guidance on affected Red Hat systems.; Avoid privileged or setuid execution paths that invoke legacy Python interpreters..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 13:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 30, 2006, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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