CVE-2024-0450
python: The zipfile module is vulnerable to zip-bombs leading to denial of service
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 19, 2024
Updated · July 3, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Python/CPython 'zipfile' that can allow a zip-bomb type of attack. An attacker may craft a zip file format, leading to a Denial of Service when processed.
Statement
Versions of python36:3.6/python36 as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 are marked as 'Not affected' as they just provide "symlinks" to the main python3 component, which provides the actual interpreter of the Python programming language.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.2CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-450 · Multiple Interpretations of UI Input