SUSE update for python-waitress
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-49768 CVE-2024-49769 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-444 CWE-400 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Python 3 Module Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 LTSS Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing LTSS 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing ESPOS 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system openSUSE Leap Operating systems & Components / Operating system python311-waitress-doc Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component python311-waitress Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests
EUVDB-ID: #VU99613
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49768
CWE-ID:
CWE-444 - Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request Smuggling')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform HTTP request smuggling attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests. 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.
MitigationUpdate the affected package python-waitress to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsPython 3 Module: 15-SP5 - 15-SP6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP5 - SP6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP4 - SP6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15: SP5 - SP6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 LTSS: 15-SP4
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing LTSS 15: SP4
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing ESPOS 15: SP4
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP4 - SP5
openSUSE Leap: 15.5
python311-waitress-doc: before 2.1.2-150400.12.7.1
python311-waitress: before 2.1.2-150400.12.7.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:python_3_module:15-SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:python_3_module:15-SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop_15:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15_sp4_ltss:15-SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_ltss_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_espos_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:opensuse_leap:15.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:python311-waitress-doc:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:python311-waitress:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20243876-1/
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.
2) Resource exhaustion
EUVDB-ID: #VU99623
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49769
CWE-ID:
CWE-400 - Resource exhaustion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly clean up connections. A remote attacker can force the server to open all available sockets and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Update the affected package python-waitress to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsPython 3 Module: 15-SP5 - 15-SP6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP5 - SP6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP4 - SP6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15: SP5 - SP6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 LTSS: 15-SP4
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing LTSS 15: SP4
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing ESPOS 15: SP4
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP4 - SP5
openSUSE Leap: 15.5
python311-waitress-doc: before 2.1.2-150400.12.7.1
python311-waitress: before 2.1.2-150400.12.7.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:python_3_module:15-SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:python_3_module:15-SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop_15:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop_15:SP6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15_sp4_ltss:15-SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_ltss_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_espos_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:opensuse_leap:15.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:python311-waitress-doc:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:python311-waitress:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20243876-1/
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.
