Summary
This host is installed with Python and is prone to denial of service vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow a remote attacker to cause a hash collision resulting in a denial of service.
Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to Python version 3.4 or later.
For updates refer to www.python.org/download
Insight
Flaw is due to an error within a hash generation function when hashing form posts and updating a hash table.
Affected
Python version 2.7 before 3.4
Detection
Get the installed version with the help of detect NVT and check the version is vulnerable or not.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2013-7040 -
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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