CVE-2023-25399 (Medium) detected in scipy-1.7.3-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_12_x86_64.manylinux2010_x86_64.whl

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CVE-2023-25399 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - scipy-1.7.3-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_12_x86_64.manylinux2010_x86_64.whl

SciPy: Scientific Library for Python

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/58/4f/11f34cfc57ead25752a7992b069c36f5d18421958ebd6466ecd849aeaf86/scipy-1.7.3-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_12_x86_64.manylinux2010_x86_64.whl

Path to dependency file: /Resume_Analysis/requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /Resume_Analysis/requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy:

• gensim-4.2.0-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_12_x86_64.manylinux2010_x86_64.whl (Root Library)
  • ❌ scipy-1.7.3-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_12_x86_64.manylinux2010_x86_64.whl (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

A refcounting issue which leads to potential memory leak was discovered in scipy commit 8627df31ab in Py_FindObjects() function. Note: This is disputed as a bug and not a vulnerability. SciPy is not designed to be exposed to untrusted users or data directly.

Publish Date: 2023-07-05

URL: CVE-2023-25399

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: None
  • 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: GHSA-9jx5-6pgf-crrp

Release Date: 2023-07-05

Fix Resolution: scipy - 1.10.0

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