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CVE-2013-1753

The gzip_decode function in the xmlrpc client library in Python 3.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted HTTP request.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
11 Mar 2020
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Fixed in
2.7.9, 3.2.6, 3.3.6, 3.4.3
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PythonServers and applications · cpe:a:python:python
  • From 2.7.0 before 2.7.9
  • From 3.2.0 before 3.2.6
  • From 3.3.0 before 3.3.6
  • From 3.4.0 before 3.4.3

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1753
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2013-1753