CPython Bugs and Risky Features

Explore critical CPython bugs and potentially risky features in this 37-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2022. Delve into security vulnerabilities that can impact Python administrators and organizations. Learn about the dangers of running the Python interpreter in random directories, how installed modules can inject code into any Python script execution without being imported, and a socket.inet_aton issue originating from glibc. Discover the risks associated with these cases and potential mitigation strategies. Access the full talk recording and accompanying slides for a comprehensive understanding of these important Python security considerations.