Low: python-configobj

Issue Overview:

All versions of the package configobj are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via the validate function, using (.+?)\((.*)\). Note: This is only exploitable in the case of a developer, putting the offending value in a server side configuration file. (CVE-2023-26112)

Affected Packages:

python-configobj

Note:

This advisory is applicable to Amazon Linux 2 (AL2) Core repository. Visit this FAQ section for the difference between AL2 Core and AL2 Extras advisories.

Issue Correction:
Run yum update python-configobj to update your system.

New Packages:

noarch:  
    python-configobj-4.7.2-7.amzn2.0.1.noarch  
  
src:  
    python-configobj-4.7.2-7.amzn2.0.1.src  

Additional References

Red Hat: CVE-2023-26112

Mitre: CVE-2023-26112