Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for python-gevent



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-41419
CWE-ID CWE-444
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

python-gevent (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) Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests

EUVDB-ID: #VU82969

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41419

CWE-ID: CWE-444 - Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request Smuggling')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform HTTP request smuggling attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests within keep-alive connection. A remote attacker can send several HTTP request to the server, bypass implemented filtration and smuggle arbitrary HTTP requests to the library.


Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

python-gevent (Red Hat package): before 1.2.2-5.el8_8

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8102


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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