QID 997808

Date Published: 2024-03-26

QID 997808: Python (Pip) Security Update for black (GHSA-fj7x-q9j7-g6q6)

Versions of the package black before 24.3.0 are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via the lines_with_leading_tabs_expanded function in the strings.py file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious input that causes a denial of service.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.3 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-fj7x-q9j7-g6q6 for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-fj7x-q9j7-g6q6 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-fj7x-q9j7-g6q6

CVEs related to QID 997808

CVE-2024-21503 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-fj7x-q9j7-g6q6	black		github.com/advisories/GHSA-fj7x-q9j7-g6q6

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