The vulnerability of the Py_FindObjects() function in the Python programming language library, which is open-source and part of the scipy library, allows a hacker to trigger a denial-of-service attack.

The vulnerability of the PyFindObjects function in the Python programming language library, which is open-source and part of scipy, stems from the lack of memory release after its effective lifespan. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a service failure...

PT-2023-9417 · Scipy +6 · Scipy +6

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: SciPy versions prior to 1.8.0 Description: A use-after-free issue was discovered in the Py FindObjects function. The vendor and discoverer indicate that this is not a security issue. The issue is related to the use of memory after it has been...