Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 Update Services for SAP Solutions update for python3

Published: 2023-10-23

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-40217
CWE-ID	CWE-319
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component python3 (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU80228

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40217

CWE-ID: CWE-319 - Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an error in ssl.SSLSocket implementation when handling TLS client authentication. A remote attacker can trick the application to send data unencrypted.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.1

python3 (Red Hat package): before 3.6.8-15.1.el8_1.2

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5995

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.