CVE-2024-4032 | Python CPython up to 3.12.3/3.13.0a5 IPv6 Address is_private/is_global Privilege Escalation (Issue 113171)

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Python CPython up to 3.12.3/3.13.0a5. This affects the function ipaddress.IPv4Address/ipaddress.IPv4Network/ipaddress.IPv6Address/ipaddress.IPv6Network of the component IPv6 Address Handler. The manipulation of the argument is_private/is_global leads to Privilege Escalation.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-4032. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.