CVE-2008-2316: Integer overflow in _hashopenssl.c in the hashlib module in Python 2.5.2 and earlier might allow context-de...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects very old Python versions where hashing very large inputs could be processed incorrectly. If a business process used Python hashlib to prove file integrity, signatures, or trust decisions for data over 4GB, the digest result could be unreliable. The evidence does not show broad active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems still running Python 2.5.2 or earlier, or old vendor-packaged Python builds from the 2008-2009 advisory period. Risk depends on applications using hashlib for security-relevant hashing of files or streams larger than 4GB. Prioritize this if legacy Python remains in production, especially in file integrity, backup, package validation, or archival workflows. For modern Python environments, urgency is low. The main business risk is hidden dependency on obsolete runtimes rather than internet-wide exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Python 2.5.2 or earlier runtimes.; Apply vendor Python security updates from the relevant operating system supplier.; Review applications hashing files or streams larger than 4GB..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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