CVE-2017-12852

7.5 HIGH

Published: August 15, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The numpy.pad function in Numpy 1.13.1 and older versions is missing input validation. An empty list or ndarray will stick into an infinite loop, which can allow attackers to cause a DoS attack.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/BT123/testcasesForMyRequest/tree/master/CVE-2017-12852

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://github.com/numpy/numpy/issues/9560#issuecomment-322395292

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/BT123/testcasesForMyRequest/tree/master/CVE-2017-12852

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://github.com/numpy/numpy/issues/9560#issuecomment-322395292

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.7%

84th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-835

Affected Vendors

numpy

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