CVE-2023-29824
scipy: use-after-free in Py_FindObjects() function
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 6, 2023
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A flaw was found in SciPy, where it is vulnerable to a denial of service caused by a use-after-free bug in the Py_FindObjects() function. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause a denial of service condition.
Statement
This CVE is disputed as per upstream - https://github.com/scipy/scipy/issues/14713#issuecomment-1629468565
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free