CVE-2022-40898: Input Validation
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.
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Python Packaging Authority (PyPA) Wheel is a reference implementation of the Python wheel packaging standard. Wheel 0.37.1 and earlier are vulnerable to a Regular Expression denial of service via attacker controlled input to the wheel cli. The vulnerable regex is used to verify the validity of Wheel file names. This has been patched in version 0.38.1.
— GitHub
Python Packaging Authority (PyPA) Wheel is vulnerable to a denial of service. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the WHEELINFORE regular expression to cause a denial of service.
— IBM
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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.