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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.892590
Category:Debian Local Security Checks
Title:Debian: Security Advisory (DLA-2590-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the Debian 'pygments' package(s) announced via the DLA-2590-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the Debian 'pygments' package(s) announced via the DLA-2590-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was found that pygments, a generic syntax highlighter, is vulnerable to a CPU exhaustion attack via a crafted SML file.

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version 2.2.0+dfsg-1+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your pygments packages.

For the detailed security status of pygments please refer to its security tracker page at: [link moved to references]

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: [link moved to references]

Affected Software/OS:
'pygments' package(s) on Debian 9.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
5.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2021-20270
Debian Security Information: DSA-4889 (Google Search)
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4889
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1922136
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00003.html
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00006.html
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