Debian update for python-werkzeug

Published: 2023-08-07

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-23934 CVE-2023-25577
CWE-ID	CWE-20 CWE-400
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system python-werkzeug (Debian package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU72340

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23934

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of "nameless" cookies. A remote attacker can manipulate cookie values for an arbitrary domain.

Mitigation

Update python-werkzeug package to version 1.0.1+dfsg1-2+deb11u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

python-werkzeug (Debian package): before 1.0.1+dfsg1-2+deb11u1

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5470

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.

2) Resource exhaustion

EUVDB-ID: #VU72339

Risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25577

CWE-ID: CWE-400 - Resource exhaustion