SUSE update for python-aiohttp

1) Open redirect

EUVDB-ID: #VU50977

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21330

CWE-ID: CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-aiohttp to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Public Cloud: 15-SP1 - 15-SP3

python-aiohttp-doc: before 3.4.4-3.6.1

python3-aiohttp-debuginfo: before 3.4.4-3.6.1

python3-aiohttp: before 3.4.4-3.6.1

python-aiohttp-debugsource: before 3.4.4-3.6.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2021/suse-su-20211313-1/

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.