CVE-2013-2099

Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in the ssl.match_hostname function in Python 3.2.x, 3.3.x, and earlier, and unspecified versions of…

published October 9, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in the ssl.match_hostname function in Python 3.2.x, 3.3.x, and earlier, and unspecified versions of python-backports-ssl_match_hostname as used for older Python versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via multiple wildcard characters in the common name in a certificate.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04857 · 92.0th percentile
Published
2013-10-09T14:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 OCT 14:44Z
    Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in the ssl.match_hostname function in Python 3.2.x, 3.3.x, and earlier, and unspecified versions of…
    cvelistv5