OpenStack Platform 16.1 update for python-waitress

1) Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests

EUVDB-ID: #VU61488

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24761

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper validating if the incoming HTTP request matches the RFC7230 standard. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the server and smuggle arbitrary HTTP headers.

Successful exploitation of vulnerability may allow an attacker to poison HTTP cache and perform phishing attacks.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power: 16.1

Red Hat OpenStack: 16.1

python-waitress (Red Hat package): before 2.0.0-1.el8ost

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:1254

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.