Vulnerability in python-bottle: CRLF Attacks via Redirection Handling
Summary
DLA-761-2: python-bottle - regression update. Affects python-bottle versions < 0.10.11-1+deb7u3. Fixed in 0.10.11-1+deb7u3. How to fix ↓
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Background
python-bottle is a WSGI-framework for the Python programming language. It provides a simple and lightweight web framework for building web applications. The package is widely used and popular among Python developers. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in python-bottle that allows for CRLF attacks via redirection handling.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in python-bottle arises from the improper filtering of "\r\n" sequences when handling redirections. This allows an attacker to perform CRLF attacks, such as HTTP header injection. By injecting malicious headers, an attacker can manipulate the behavior of the web application and potentially perform various attacks, including cross-site scripting (XSS) and session hijacking. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the security and integrity of web applications built using python-bottle.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
0.10.11-1+deb7u3
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade python-bottleTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by upgrading the python-bottle package to the patched version.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in python-bottle allows for CRLF attacks via redirection handling, which can lead to various security risks. It is crucial to upgrade the python-bottle package to the patched version to mitigate the vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Python-bottle is a WSGI-framework for the Python programming language, providing a lightweight web framework for building web applications.
A CRLF attack, also known as an HTTP response splitting attack, is a web application vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject arbitrary HTTP headers or control the response sent by the server. This can lead to various attacks, including cross-site scripting (XSS) and session hijacking.
By injecting malicious headers containing CRLF sequences, an attacker can manipulate the behavior of the web application and potentially perform attacks like cross-site scripting (XSS) and session hijacking.
Yes, the vulnerability has been fixed in python-bottle version 0.10.11-1+deb7u2 or later. It is recommended to upgrade to the patched version to mitigate the risk.
You can obtain the updated python-bottle package from the official Debian repository or through package management tools like apt-get.
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