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Python Vulnerability Allows Out-of-Bounds Write on Windows Systems

📅 24 April 2026 at 11:38 UTC📰 Cyber Security NewsView original source ↗
Python Vulnerability Allows Out-of-Bounds Write on Windows Systems

A security vulnerability has been discovered in Python’s Windows asyncio implementation, allowing attackers to trigger out-of-bounds memory writes through a missing boundary check in network socket operations. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-3298, carries a high severity rating. It exclusively affects Windows platforms and was publicly disclosed on April 21, 2026. The flaw exists in the sock_recvfrom_into() method of Python’s asyncio.proactorEventLoop class, which is Windows’ native […] The post Python Vulnerability Allows Out-of-Bounds Write on Windows Systems appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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🔍Threat Overview

A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-3298) was discovered in Python's Windows asyncio implementation, allowing attackers to trigger out-of-bounds memory writes through a missing boundary check in network socket operations.

⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: critical
Who Is at Risk
Users of Python on Windows systems, particularly those with network access
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Apply the patch or update to Python as soon as possible
2Disable network socket operations until the vulnerability is fixed
3Monitor system logs for suspicious activity related to network socket operations
📦Affected Products
Product Name: PythonPlatforms Affected: Windows only
🔐NVD Verified DataVERIFIED
Weaknesses
CWE-787

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