Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for python-urllib3
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-20060 CVE-2019-11236 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-200 CWE-93 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
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| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU26413
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20060
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 Authorization HTTP header is not removed from the HTTP request during request redirection in "urllib3/util/retry.py". A remote attacker can intercept the request and gain access to sensitive information, passed via Authorization HTTP header.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server: 7
python-urllib3 (Red Hat package): before 1.10.2-7.el7
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2272
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.
2) CRLF injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU26412
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11236
CWE-ID:
CWE-93 - Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection')
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied data passed via HTTP request parameters to urllib3 library. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data that contains CRLF sequences and perform a spoofing attack.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server: 7
python-urllib3 (Red Hat package): before 1.10.2-7.el7
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2272
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.
