This host is installed with Python and is prone to denial of service vulnerability.

Successful exploitation will allow a remote attacker to cause a hash collision resulting in a denial of service. Impact Level: Application

Upgrade to Python version 3.4 or later. For updates refer to www.python.org/download

Flaw is due to an error within a hash generation function when hashing form posts and updating a hash table.

Python version 2.7 before 3.4

Get the installed version with the help of detect NVT and check the version is vulnerable or not.

• http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/439
• http://secunia.com/advisories/55955
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/09/3
• http://www.osvdb.com/101258

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Updated on 2015-03-25