CVE-2022-48560

Summary

CVE-2022-48560 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Python versions up to 3.9. This issue resides within the heapq module's heappushpop function. An attacker can exploit this weakness by manipulating heap data structures, potentially leading to memory corruption and code execution. Such an attack could result in arbitrary code execution, granting the attacker unauthorized access or system control. Python users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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