jfrog / jfrog/artifactory-client-java

False positive reported on python3-lxml CVE-2022-2309

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Description

CVE-2022-2309 vulnerability only applies when lxml is used together with libxml2 2.9.10 through 2.9.14. libxml2 2.9.9 and earlier are not affected.
As per https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-2309.html, this vulnerability is fixed in python3-lxml >= 4.9.1-150500.1.2, this version is already part of the product, however XRAY is identifying this package as affected with this vulnerability. Please fix this false positive.

XRAY version used for scan - 3.124.16 Revision: 679c9d5dde Enterprise License.
SUSE version - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP6

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Start by determining whether this repository contains the Xray vulnerability data or scanning entry point involved in issue #431; the payload names no source files or tests. Compare the reported python3-lxml and libxml2 versions with the linked SUSE advisory, and consider the work complete only when the reported false positive is corrected or its handling is clearly identified.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
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5/5
Estimated time
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Activity status
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