SUSE update for python-gevent

1) Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests

EUVDB-ID: #VU82969

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41419

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests within keep-alive connection. A remote attacker can send several HTTP request to the server, bypass implemented filtration and smuggle arbitrary HTTP requests to the library.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP4

SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar: 9

SUSE OpenStack Cloud: 9

python-gevent-debuginfo: before 1.3.5-3.3.1

python-gevent: before 1.3.5-3.3.1

python-gevent-debugsource: before 1.3.5-3.3.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20233975-1/

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.