CVE-2022-42969

py: ReDoS in py library when used with subversion

Published Oct 16, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 5.3 Medium EPSS 2.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The py library through 1.11.0 for Python allows remote attackers to conduct a ReDoS (Regular expression Denial of Service) attack via a Subversion repository with crafted info data, because the InfoSvnCommand argument is mishandled. Note: This has been disputed by multiple third parties as not being reproduceable and they argue this is not a valid vulnerability.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-0207 ReDoS in py library when used with subversion
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-w596-4wvx-j9j6 Withdrawn Advisory: ReDoS in py library when used with subversion
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title py: ReDoS in py library when used with subversion
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Low

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
May 14, 2025, 2:15 PM
Reserved
Oct 16, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 16, 2022, 6:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:05 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 16, 2022, 12:00 AM