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CVE-2024-8088

2024-08-22
Severity Assessment
LOW
CVSS v3.x Score
Clinical Analysis (Description)

There is a HIGH severity vulnerability affecting the CPython "zipfile"
module affecting "zipfile.Path". Note that the more common API "zipfile.ZipFile" class is unaffected.





When iterating over names of entries in a zip archive (for example, methods
of "zipfile.Path" like "namelist()", "iterdir()", etc)
the process can be put into an infinite loop with a maliciously crafted
zip archive. This defect applies when reading only metadata or extracting
the contents of the zip archive. Programs that are not handling
user-controlled zip archives are not affected.

Vector Sequencing

Attack Parameters

Impact Consequences

Technical Impact

Weakness Classification

CWE-CWE-835

Timeline

Time Line

PUBLICATION
22 Aug 2024
MODIFICATION
03 Nov 2025
FIRST PATCH
21 Oct 2025
Impact Statistics

Key Metrics

CVSS Score
LOW
Patches
4
Available
Remediation Protocol

Recommended Solution

No automatic solution found. Check vendor references.
Recommended Actions for Administrators

Immediate Action Plan

1. Inventory

Identify all affected systems in your infrastructure.

2. Assessment

Assess exposure and criticality for your organization.

3. Mitigation

Apply patches or available workarounds.

4. Verification

Test and confirm effectiveness of applied measures.