CVE-2022-42964
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.82%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42964 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An exponential ReDoS (Regular Expression Denial of Service) can be triggered in the pymatgen PyPI package, when an attacker is able to supply arbitrary input to the GaussianInput.from_string method. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exponential ReDoS (Regular Expression Denial of Service) can be triggered in the pymatgen PyPI package, when an attacker is able to supply arbitrary input to the GaussianInput.from_string method
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Materialsvirtuallab | Pymatgen | All versions |
References
- https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/pymatgen-redos-xray-257184/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/pymatgen-redos-xray-257184/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42964?
An exponential ReDoS (Regular Expression Denial of Service) can be triggered in the pymatgen PyPI package, when an attacker is able to supply arbitrary input to the GaussianInput.from_string method
How severe is CVE-2022-42964?
CVE-2022-42964 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42964?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-42964?
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