8.8
/ 10
HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Description
The method "sock_recvfrom_into()" of "asyncio.ProacterEventLoop" (Windows only) was missing a boundary check for the data buffer when using nbytes parameter. This allowed for an out-of-bounds buffer write if data was larger than the buffer size. Non-Windows platforms are not affected.
AI Analysis
Out-of-bounds buffer write vulnerability in Windows asyncio.ProacterEventLoop.sock_recvfrom_into() when using nbytes
Basic Information
ID
CVE-2026-3298
Source
PSF
Published
Apr 21, 2026 at 14:45
Modified
Apr 21, 2026 at 14:47
Affected Product
Vendor
Python Software Foundation
Product
CPython
Version
3.11.0
Affected Versions
Python Software Foundation CPython 3.11.0
CWE Classification
AI Assessment
AI Score
8.8 / 10
AI Severity
High
Vendor
Python Software Foundation
Product
CPython
Version
3.11.0