CVE-2017-12852

HIGH

Numpy < 1.13.1 - Infinite Loop

Title source: rule

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.

Exploits (1)

nomisec STUB
by BT123 · poc
https://github.com/BT123/numpy-1.13.1

References (2)

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0081
EPSS Percentile 74.3%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-835
Status published
Products (2)
numpy/numpy < 1.13.1
pypi/numpy 0 - 1.13.3PyPI
Published Aug 15, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026