---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Python expat Module UTF-8 Denial of Service Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36433 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36433/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in Python, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). The vulnerability is caused due to the use of vulnerable expat code within the expat module. For more information: SA36425 SOLUTION: Update to Python version 3.1.1. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://svn.python.org/projects/python/tags/r311/Misc/NEWS OTHER REFERENCES: SA36425: http://secunia.com/advisories/36425/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------