Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-116113. PoCs published by Hadi Zomorodi Monavar.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit is a simple buffer overflow PoC targeting Python IDLE 2.7.8 by generating a large file (900,000 'A' characters) that crashes the application when pasted into the 'Find' dialog. It demonstrates a DoS condition but does not achieve code execution.
Description
Python IDLE 2.7.8 - Crash (PoC)
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Hadi Zomorodi Monavar · pythondoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37727
This exploit is a simple buffer overflow PoC targeting Python IDLE 2.7.8 by generating a large file (900,000 'A' characters) that crashes the application when pasted into the 'Find' dialog. It demonstrates a DoS condition but does not achieve code execution.
Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
Python IDLE 2.7.8
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Python 2.7.8 IDLE installed on Windows 7/8.1 · Ability to run Python script and interact with IDLE GUI
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026