Incorrect Regular Expression Affecting python39-pyyaml package, versions <0:5.4.1-1.module+el8.9.0+19644+d68f775d


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.62% (84th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON39PYYAML-7057602
  • published23 May 2024
  • disclosed22 Dec 2022

Introduced: 22 Dec 2022

CVE-2022-40897  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-185  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 python39-pyyaml to version 0:5.4.1-1.module+el8.9.0+19644+d68f775d or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python39-pyyaml package and not the python39-pyyaml package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

Python Packaging Authority (PyPA) setuptools before 65.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via HTML in a crafted package or custom PackageIndex page. There is a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) in package_index.py.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1