[Python-bugs-list] [ python-Bugs-758665 ] cgi module should handle large post attack

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Bugs item #758665, was opened at 2003-06-22 05:20
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Category: Extension Modules
Group: None
Status: Open
Resolution: None
Priority: 5
Submitted By: Yue Luo (yueluo)
Assigned to: Nobody/Anonymous (nobody)
Summary: cgi module should handle large post attack

Initial Comment:
Currently, the FieldStorage class will try to read in all 
the client's input to the cgi script.  This may result in 
deny of service attack if the client tries to post huge 
amount of data.   I wonder if FieldStorage could take a 
parameter limiting the max post size just like the 
$CGI::POST_MAX in Perl CGI.pm module.

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