SB2019070602 - Arch Linux update for python2-django
Published: July 6, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019070602
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12781)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to django.http.HttpRequest.scheme, when deployed behind a reverse-proxy, does not correctly treat requests sent over HTTP protocol, assuming that a secure protocol is used for communication. A remote attacker with ability to force victim to use HTTP instead of HTTPS protocol can perform man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack and intercept communication in cleat text.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.