EIP-2026-103642

PRE-CVE

Python 2.7 - 'array.fromstring' Method Use-After-Free

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-103642. PoCs published by John Leitch.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates a use-after-free vulnerability in Python 2.7's array.fromstring() method, triggered by passing an array to itself, leading to memory corruption. The PoC repeatedly creates arrays and checks for corruption, confirming the vulnerability.

Description

Python 2.7 - 'array.fromstring' Method Use-After-Free

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by John Leitch · textdosmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38616

The exploit demonstrates a use-after-free vulnerability in Python 2.7's array.fromstring() method, triggered by passing an array to itself, leading to memory corruption. The PoC repeatedly creates arrays and checks for corruption, confirming the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Racy
Target: Python 2.7
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Python 2.7 environment
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026