CVE-2022-40896 (Medium) detected in Pygments-2.14.0-py3-none-any.whl - autoclosed

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CVE-2022-40896 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - Pygments-2.14.0-py3-none-any.whl

Pygments is a syntax highlighting package written in Python.

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/0b/42/d9d95cc461f098f204cd20c85642ae40fbff81f74c300341b8d0e0df14e0/Pygments-2.14.0-py3-none-any.whl

Path to dependency file: /tmp/ws-scm/linux-4.19.72_CVE-2023-28450/Documentation/sphinx/requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /tmp/ws-scm/linux-4.19.72_CVE-2023-28450/Documentation/sphinx/requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy: - Sphinx-1.4.9-py2.py3-none-any.whl (Root Library) - :x: **Pygments-2.14.0-py3-none-any.whl** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: b5b714ca9ef206399fe7c298901c062244179628

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

A ReDoS issue was discovered in pygments/lexers/smithy.py in pygments through 2.15.0 via SmithyLexer.

Publish Date: 2023-07-19

URL: CVE-2022-40896

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://pyup.io/vulnerabilities/CVE-2022-40896/58910/

Release Date: 2023-07-19

Fix Resolution (Pygments): 2.15.0

Direct dependency fix Resolution (Sphinx): 1.5

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.