SUSE update for python-requests



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-35195
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 12
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

python-requests
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python3-requests
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Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU90156

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35195

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the session object does not verify requests after making first request with verify=False. A local administrator can bypass authentication.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-requests to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 12: SP5

Public Cloud Module: 12

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP1 - SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP1 - SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP2 - SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 12-SP4

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 12-SP2-LTSS-ERICSSON

python-requests: before 2.24.0-8.17.1

python3-requests: before 2.24.0-8.17.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20242068-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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