EIP-2026-116110

PRE-CVE

Python 2.7 - 'strop.replace()' Method Integer Overflow

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-116110. PoCs published by John Leitch.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates an integer overflow in Python 2.7's strop.replace() function, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. The provided script triggers the vulnerability by performing a large substitution, causing memory corruption and a potential code execution scenario.

Description

Python 2.7 - 'strop.replace()' Method Integer Overflow

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by John Leitch · textdoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38617

The exploit demonstrates an integer overflow in Python 2.7's strop.replace() function, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. The provided script triggers the vulnerability by performing a large substitution, causing memory corruption and a potential code execution scenario.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
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