SUSE update for python-urllib3
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-25091 CVE-2023-43804 CVE-2023-45803 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE OpenStack Cloud Operating systems & Components / Operating system python-urllib3 Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU82979
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-25091
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to urllib3 does not remove the authorization HTTP header when following a cross-origin redirect. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.
Note, the vulnerability exists due to incomplete fix for #VU26413 (CVE-2018-20060).
Update the affected package python-urllib3 to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP4
SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar: 9
SUSE OpenStack Cloud: 9
python-urllib3: before 1.23-3.25.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_12:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_openstack_cloud_crowbar:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_openstack_cloud:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:python-urllib3:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20234352-1/
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) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU81322
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43804
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to urllib does not strip the "Cookie" HTTP header during cross-origin HTTP redirects. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
MitigationUpdate the affected package python-urllib3 to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP4
SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar: 9
SUSE OpenStack Cloud: 9
python-urllib3: before 1.23-3.25.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_12:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_openstack_cloud_crowbar:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_openstack_cloud:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:python-urllib3:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20234352-1/
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
3) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU82978
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45803
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to urllib3 does not remove the HTTP request body when redirecting HTTP response using status codes 301, 302, or 303, after the request had its method changed from one that could accept a request body (e.g. from POST to GET). A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Update the affected package python-urllib3 to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP4
SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar: 9
SUSE OpenStack Cloud: 9
python-urllib3: before 1.23-3.25.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_12:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_openstack_cloud_crowbar:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_openstack_cloud:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:python-urllib3:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20234352-1/
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.
