CVE 8.8 HIGH

Out-of-bounds write in Windows asyncio.ProacterEventLoop.sock_recvfrom_into() when using nbytes_CVE-2026-3298

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

References

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