SB2022061341 - Fedora EPEL 7 update for python-bottle



SB2022061341 - Fedora EPEL 7 update for python-bottle

Published: June 13, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022061341
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28473)

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

The vulnerability exists due to the usage of a vector called parameter cloaking. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted HTTP request, smuggle arbitrary HTTP headers and cause a difference in the interpretation of the request between the proxy (running with default configuration) and the server.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.