CVE-2008-3143: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-3143: Multiple integer overflows in Python before 2.5.2 might allow context-dependent attackers to have an unknow...

Multiple integer overflows in Python before 2.5.2 might allow context-dependent attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to (1) Include/pymem.h; (2) _csv.c, (3) _struct.c, (4) arraymodule.c, (5) audioop.c, (6) binascii.c, (7) cPickle.c, (8) cStringIO.c, (9) cjkcodecs/multibytecodec.c, (10) datetimemodule.c, (11) md5.c, (12) rgbimgmodule.c, and (13) stropmodule.c in Modules/; (14) bufferobject.c, (15) listobject.c, and (16) obmalloc.c in Objects/; (17) Parser/node.c; and (18) asdl.c, (19) ast.c, (20) bltinmodule.c, and (21) compile.c in Python/, as addressed by "checks for integer overflows, contributed by Google."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-3143 covers multiple integer overflow fixes in Python before 2.5.2. The public description does not specify a single reliable business impact, so the main concern is legacy exposure: old Python runtimes embedded in servers, appliances, or applications that still process attacker-influenced data. Exposure is most likely in unsupported legacy systems running Python before 2.5.2, old distribution packages, or products bundling Python. Modern supported Python branches should not be assumed affected from these sources alone. Handle as a legacy risk cleanup item unless an exposed business system depends on vulnerable Python. Priority rises if the runtime processes untrusted files, network input, or customer-supplied data. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and products that bundle Python before 2.5.2.; Apply vendor security updates for affected operating systems or bundled products.; Replace unsupported Python 2 runtimes with supported versions where feasible..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 1, 2008, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:8996CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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