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CVE-2019-9674

Lib/zipfile.py in Python through 3.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a ZIP bomb.

HIGH 7.5EPSS 5.54%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (5.54%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Lib/zipfile.py in Python through 3.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a ZIP bomb.

CVSS 3.1
7.5 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS
5.54% probability · 92th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-400
Affected
python/python · canonical/ubuntu linux · netapp/active iq unified manager
Source
cve@mitre.org

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.