CVE-2024-6232
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
There is a MEDIUM severity vulnerability affecting CPython. Regular expressions that allowed excessive backtracking during tarfile.TarFile header parsing are vulnerable to ReDoS via specifically-crafted tar archives.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-09-03
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-6232?
There is a MEDIUM severity vulnerability affecting CPython. Regular expressions that allowed excessive backtracking during tarfile.TarFile header parsing are vulnerable to ReDoS via specifically-crafted tar archives.
Is CVE-2024-6232 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-6232 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 2.9%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-6232?
CVE-2024-6232 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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