CVE-2022-48560: A use-after-free exists in Python through 3.9 via heappushpop in heapq.

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CVE-2022-48560 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting python, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A use-after-free exists in Python through 3.9 via heappushpop in heapq.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2023-08-22
Last modified	2026-11-02

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · python

Last updated 2026-11-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-22 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-02 23:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

python python UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.6.11 · >= 3.7.0 and < 3.7.7 · >= 3.8.0 and < 3.8.2 · 3.9.0 alpha1 · 3.9.0 alpha2

Fixed in: 3.6.11, 3.7.7, 3.8.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy python || rpm -q python || python --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.6.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade python

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade python

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison python sudo apt install python=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold python

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list python sudo dnf downgrade python-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add python

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-48560?

python: upgrade to 3.6.11, 3.7.7, 3.8.2; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-48560 being exploited?

CVE-2022-48560 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-48560 affect?

CVE-2022-48560 affects python, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A use-after-free exists in Python through 3.9 via heappushpop in heapq.

How urgent is CVE-2022-48560?

Priority 62/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities

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