Fedora 41 update for python-urllib3



Published: 2024-06-26
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-37891
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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python-urllib3
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Vendor Fedoraproject

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU92262

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-2024-37891

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to Prox-Authorization header is not stripped during cross-origin redirects when using urllib3's proxy support with ProxyManager. A remote attacker can gain obtain proxy credentials used by the library.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 41

python-urllib3: before 1.26.19-1.fc41

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-9283a3b879


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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