CVE-2022-40898
First published: Thu Dec 22 2022(Updated: )
An issue discovered in Python Packaging Authority (PyPA) Wheel 0.37.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via attacker controlled input to wheel cli.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel Project Wheel | <0.38.1 | |
| pip/wheel | <0.38.1 | 0.38.1 |
| redhat/python-wheel | <0.38.0 | 0.38.0 |
| IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data | <=3.0 | |
| IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data as a Service | <=2.2 | |
| IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data as a Service | <=2.1 | |
| IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data as a Service | <=2.0 | |
| IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data | <=1.8 | |
| IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data | <=1.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/pypa/wheel/blob/main/src/wheel/wheelfile.py#L18
- https://pypi.org/project/wheel/
- https://pyup.io/posts/pyup-discovers-redos-vulnerabilities-in-top-python-packages/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40898
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/wheel/PYSEC-2022-43017.yaml
- https://pypi.org/project/wheel
- https://pyup.io/posts/pyup-discovers-redos-vulnerabilities-in-top-python-packages
- https://pyup.io/vulnerabilities/CVE-2022-40898/51499
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qwmp-2cf2-g9g6 (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2165870
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6712
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6793
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10761
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2165864
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183851 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-40898?
CVE-2022-40898 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting specific versions of the Wheel package.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40898?
To fix CVE-2022-40898, upgrade to Wheel version 0.38.1 or later.
Which versions of Wheel are affected by CVE-2022-40898?
CVE-2022-40898 affects Wheel versions 0.37.1 and earlier.
Can CVE-2022-40898 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-40898 can be exploited remotely by attackers to induce a denial of service.
What products are impacted by CVE-2022-40898?
CVE-2022-40898 impacts various IBM products including Data Virtualization and Watson Query when using affected versions of the Wheel package.
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