SB2020063017 - OpenSUSE Linux update for curl

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SB2020063017 - OpenSUSE Linux update for curl

Published: June 30, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020063017
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8169)

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

The vulnerability exists due to cURL sends a DNS query with the provided credentials for HTTP authentication when processing redirects. A remote attacker that controls a DNS server can gain access to HTTP authenticated credentials.


2) Improper Neutralization of HTTP Headers for Scripting Syntax (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8177)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite files on the victim's system.

The vulnerability exists due to a logical error when processing Content-Disposition: HTTP response header in curl when executed with the -J flag and -i flags in the same command line. A remote attacker can trick the victim to run a specially crafted curl command against a malicious website and overwrite files on the user's system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References