QID 356249

Date Published: 2023-09-28

QID 356249: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for python38-setuptools : ALASPYTHON3.8-2023-003

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. (
( CVE-2022-40897)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.9 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALASPYTHON3.8-2023-003 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALASPYTHON3.8-2023-003 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALASPYTHON3.8-2023-003.html