CVE-2022-40899
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.80%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40899 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue discovered in Python Charmers Future 0.18.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted Set-Cookie header from malicious web server.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue discovered in Python Charmers Future 0.18.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted Set-Cookie header from malicious web server.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pythoncharmers | Python-Future | <= 0.18.2 |
References
- https://github.com/PythonCharmers/python-future/pull/610Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/17157Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pypi.org/project/future/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://pyup.io/posts/pyup-discovers-redos-vulnerabilities-in-top-python-packages/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/PythonCharmers/python-future/pull/610Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/17157Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pypi.org/project/future/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://pyup.io/posts/pyup-discovers-redos-vulnerabilities-in-top-python-packages/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40899?
An issue discovered in Python Charmers Future 0.18.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted Set-Cookie header from malicious web server.
How severe is CVE-2022-40899?
CVE-2022-40899 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40899?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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