CVE-2007-2052: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-2052: Off-by-one error in the PyLocale_strxfrm function in Modules/_localemodule.c for Python 2.4 and 2.5 causes...

Off-by-one error in the PyLocale_strxfrm function in Modules/_localemodule.c for Python 2.4 and 2.5 causes an incorrect buffer size to be used for the strxfrm function, which allows context-dependent attackers to read portions of memory via unknown manipulations that trigger a buffer over-read due to missing null termination.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 13:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-2052 is an old Python 2.4 and 2.5 memory disclosure flaw. A locale string transformation routine could read past the intended buffer because of an off-by-one sizing error. Business risk is mainly in legacy systems, appliances, or vendor platforms still carrying affected Python packages. Exposure is most likely in legacy Python 2.4 or 2.5 runtimes distributed with older Linux or appliance platforms. References include Debian, Red Hat, VMware, and Python release materials, but the supplied bundle does not provide exact fixed package versions. Handle as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless an affected system is internet-facing, multi-tenant, or business-critical. The vulnerability is old, but unsupported Python installations can compound risk and may indicate broader patch-management gaps. Mitigation focus: Identify and upgrade affected Python 2.4 or 2.5 packages using vendor advisories.; Check Python 2.5.1 and OS vendor guidance for fixed builds.; Retire unsupported Python 2 runtimes where operationally feasible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 06:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 16, 2007, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:8353CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=235093CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1358CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
python-localemodule-information-disclosure(34060)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11716CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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