QID 982634

QID 982634: Python (pip) Security Update for Pygments (GHSA-pq64-v7f5-gqh8)

In pygments 1.1+, fixed in 2.7.4, the lexers used to parse programming languages rely heavily on regular expressions. Some of the regular expressions have exponential or cubic worst-case complexity and are vulnerable to ReDoS. By crafting malicious input, an attacker can cause a denial of service.

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-pq64-v7f5-gqh8 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-pq64-v7f5-gqh8 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-pq64-v7f5-gqh8

CVEs related to QID 982634

CVE-2021-27291 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-pq64-v7f5-gqh8	Pygments		github.com/advisories/GHSA-pq64-v7f5-gqh8

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