tox-dev filelock up to 4.2.0 SoftFileLock src/filelock/_soft.py _read_lock_file resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in tox-dev filelock up to 4.2.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _read_lock_file of the file src/filelock/_soft.py of the component SoftFileLock. This manipulation causes resource consumption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-112907. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in tox-dev filelock up to 4.2.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _read_lock_file of the file src/filelock/_soft.py of the component SoftFileLock. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-112907. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 4.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: filelock 4.2.1

Timelineinfo

10/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-112907 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-112907
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-426349

Entryinfo

Created: 10/26/2026 10:25
Changes: 10/26/2026 10:25 (52)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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