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CVE-2022-4723:
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A resource allocation vulnerability (CVE-2022-4723) was identified in the GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb versions prior to 2.5.5. The vulnerability was related to the allocation of resources without proper limits or throttling mechanisms (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The issue is classified under CWE-770 (Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially affect the availability of the system due to unrestricted resource allocation. This is reflected in the CVSS scoring which indicates high impact on availability while showing no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 2.5.5 of rdiffweb. The fix implements rate limiting for the 'Resend code to my email' functionality in the Two-Factor Authentication view (GitHub Commit).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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