CVE-2022-40897: Input Validation
First published: Fri Dec 23 2022(Updated: )
Pypa Setuptools is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper input validation. By sending request with a specially crafted regular expression, an remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Python Setuptools | <65.5.1 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=12.0.0-12.0.1 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP2 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.1.1-11.1.7 FP7 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/pypa/setuptools/blob/fe8a98e696241487ba6ac9f91faa38ade939ec5d/setuptools/package_index.py#L200
- https://github.com/pypa/setuptools/commit/43a9c9bfa6aa626ec2a22540bea28d2ca77964be
- https://github.com/pypa/setuptools/compare/v65.5.0...v65.5.1
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ADES3NLOE5QJKBLGNZNI2RGVOSQXA37R/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YNA2BAH2ACBZ4TVJZKFLCR7L23BG5C3H/
- https://pyup.io/posts/pyup-discovers-redos-vulnerabilities-in-top-python-packages/
- https://pyup.io/vulnerabilities/CVE-2022-40897/52495/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0001/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2158677
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0835
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0952
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-40897
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6793
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7395
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2158559
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/243028
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7123154 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40897?
CVE-2022-40897 is a vulnerability in Python Packaging Authority (PyPA) setuptools before 65.5.1 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via HTML in a crafted package or custom PackageIndex page due to improper input validation.
How does CVE-2022-40897 impact Python Setuptools?
CVE-2022-40897 affects Python Setuptools versions prior to 65.5.1 and can be exploited to cause a denial of service by sending malicious HTML in a crafted package or custom PackageIndex page.
How does CVE-2022-40897 impact IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data?
CVE-2022-40897 impacts IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data up to version 4.7.0 and can be exploited to cause a denial of service by sending malicious HTML in a crafted package or custom PackageIndex page.
How can I fix CVE-2022-40897?
To fix CVE-2022-40897, you should update Python Setuptools to version 65.5.1 or later.
Are there any references for CVE-2022-40897?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-40897 at the following links: [Link 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/243028), [Link 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7031207), [Link 3](https://github.com/pypa/setuptools/blob/fe8a98e696241487ba6ac9f91faa38ade939ec5d/setuptools/package_index.py#L200).
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