Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Extended Lifecycle Support update for python



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-40217
CWE-ID CWE-319
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

python (Red Hat package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU80228

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40217

CWE-ID: CWE-319 - Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems): 6.0

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support: 6.0

python (Red Hat package): before 2.6.6-70.el6_10

CPE2.3 External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6290


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.



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