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CVE-2014-3243: SOAPpy 0.12.5 does not properly detect recursion during entity expansion, which allows remote attackers to...

SOAPpy 0.12.5 does not properly detect recursion during entity expansion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption) via a crafted SOAP request containing a large number of nested entity references.

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SOAPpy 0.12.5 can be forced to consume excessive memory and CPU when processing a specially crafted SOAP request. For a business, the main concern is service disruption, not data theft or system takeover based on the supplied sources. Exposure is most likely in Python services that still use SOAPpy 0.12.5 to parse SOAP requests, especially endpoints reachable from the internet, partners, or untrusted networks. Prioritize if SOAPpy-backed SOAP services are exposed to untrusted traffic or support critical operations. If SOAPpy is absent or isolated, urgency is lower. Mitigation focus: Inventory and replace SOAPpy 0.12.5 where feasible.; Check current vendor or project guidance for fixes or supported alternatives.; Restrict SOAP endpoints to trusted clients and networks..

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