What the vulnerability does

01Description

A flaw was found in python. An improperly handled HTTP response in the HTTP client code of python may allow a remote attacker, who controls the HTTP server, to make the client script enter an infinite loop, consuming CPU time. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 4, 2022 CVE published
December 17, 2025 Record updated