QID 981304

QID 981304: Python (pip) Security Update for flask (GHSA-562c-5r94-xh97)

The Pallets Project flask version Before 0.12.3 contains a CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in flask that can result in Large amount of memory usage possibly leading to denial of service. This attack appear to be exploitable via Attacker provides JSON data in incorrect encoding. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 0.12.3.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-562c-5r94-xh97 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-562c-5r94-xh97 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-562c-5r94-xh97

CVEs related to QID 981304

CVE-2018-1000656 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-562c-5r94-xh97	flask		github.com/advisories/GHSA-562c-5r94-xh97

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