A flaw was found in python. In algorithms with quadratic time complexity using non-binary bases, when using int("text"), a system could take 50ms to parse an int string with 100,000 digits and 5s for 1,000,000 digits (float, decimal, int.from_bytes(), and int() for binary bases 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 are not affected). The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
An official patch is available. Apply the patch as soon as possible.
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
ComplexityLow
RequirementsPresent
PrivilegesNone
User InteractionNone
Threat
Exploit MaturityPoC
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Patch StatusOfficial Patch
Change Log
| Date | Source | Changes | Score |
|---|
| 2026-07-21 | PoC | E: U→P | 4.6 → 6.9 |
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | AV: P→N, AC: H→L, PR: H→N, UI: A→N, VA: N→H | 0.0 → 4.6 |
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | patch: Unavailable→Official Patch | 0.0 → 0.0 |
| 2026-07-21 | cve.org | initial, patch: Unavailable | 0.0 |
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
| fedoraproject | fedora | 35 |
| fedoraproject | fedora | 36 |
| fedoraproject | fedora | 37 |
| n/a | python | python 3.7 |
| python | python | ≥ 3.7.0, < 3.7.14 |
| python | python | ≥ 3.8.0, < 3.8.14 |
| python | python | ≥ 3.9.0, < 3.9.14 |
| python | python | ≥ 3.10.0, < 3.10.7 |
| python | python | 3.11.0 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | 8.0 |
| redhat | quay | 3.0.0 |
| redhat | software_collections | All versions |
Published: 2022-09-09
