QID 995796

Date Published: 2023-11-01

QID 995796: Python (Pip) Security Update for pypdf (GHSA-wjcc-cq79-p63f)

An attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to an infinite loop. This infinite loop blocks the current process and can utilize a single core of the CPU by 100%. It does not affect memory usage.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-wjcc-cq79-p63f for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 995796

    CVE-2023-46250 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-wjcc-cq79-p63f pypdf URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-wjcc-cq79-p63f
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