Moderate: python38:3.8 and python38-devel:3.8 security update
Summary
ALSA-2023:7050: Moderate: python38:3.8 and python38-devel:3.8 security update. Affects python38 versions < 3.8.17-2.module_el8.9.0+3633+e453b53a. Fixed in 3.8.17-2.module_el8.9.0+3633+e453b53a. How to fix ↓
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Background
Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language, which includes modules, classes, exceptions, very high level dynamic data types and dynamic typing. Python supports interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various windowing systems.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the python38:3.8 and python38-devel:3.8 packages is related to two security issues:
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Directory traversal vulnerability in the tarfile module (CVE-2007-4559): This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass intended restrictions and write or overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted TAR archive.
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Unintended leak of Proxy-Authorization header in python-requests (CVE-2023-32681): This vulnerability allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information by intercepting network traffic and capturing the Proxy-Authorization header.
These vulnerabilities can potentially lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and information disclosure.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.8.17-2.module_el8.9.0+3633+e453b53a
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the python38:3.8 and python38-devel:3.8 packages have been found to have two security vulnerabilities. It is recommended to update to the fixed version 3.8.17-2.module_el8.9.0+3633+e453b53a to mitigate these vulnerabilities. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The directory traversal vulnerability in the tarfile module allows an attacker to write or overwrite arbitrary files on the system. This can lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and potential compromise of the affected system.
An attacker can intercept network traffic and capture the Proxy-Authorization header, which may contain sensitive information such as authentication credentials. This can lead to unauthorized access to protected resources and potential compromise of user accounts.
At the moment, there are no known workarounds for these vulnerabilities. It is recommended to update to the fixed version of the python38:3.8 and python38-devel:3.8 packages.
There is no evidence of these vulnerabilities being actively exploited in the wild at the moment. However, it is important to apply the security update as soon as possible to mitigate any potential risks.
You can find more information about these vulnerabilities, including the impact, CVSS score, acknowledgments, and related information, on the respective CVE pages: CVE-2007-4559 and CVE-2023-32681.
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