SB2023100362 - SUSE update for python311 

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SB2023100362 - SUSE update for python311

Published: October 3, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023100362
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40217)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in ssl.SSLSocket implementation when handling TLS client authentication. A remote attacker can trick the application to send data unencrypted.


2) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41105)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References