Fedora 39 update for python-jupyter-server

Published: 2023-09-01

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-39968 CVE-2023-40170
CWE-ID	CWE-601 CWE-284
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Fedora Operating systems & Components / Operating system python-jupyter-server Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Fedoraproject

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Open redirect

EUVDB-ID: #VU80087

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39968

CWE-ID: CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 39

python-jupyter-server: before 2.7.2-1.fc39

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:39:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2023-3d77cfc654

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU80088

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40170

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control