CVE-2024-6923: Email header injection due to unquoted newlines
First published: Thu Aug 01 2024(Updated: )
Last updated 19 November 2024
Credit: cna@python.org cna@python.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Concert Software | <=1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.2.1 | |
| debian/python2.7 | <=2.7.18-8+deb11u1 | |
| debian/python3.11 | <=3.11.2-6+deb12u3 | 3.11.2-6+deb12u5 |
| debian/python3.12 | 3.12.9-1 | |
| debian/python3.13 | 3.13.2-1 | |
| debian/python3.9 | <=3.9.2-1 | 3.9.2-1+deb11u2 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5962
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6146
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6163
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6179
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6915
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6909
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6961
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6962
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6975
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7137
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7213
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7374
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7415
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8103
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2302255
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7176346 (Advisory)
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-6923
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6923
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-6923
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-6923
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-6923
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/122233
- https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/121650
- https://mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce@python.org/thread/QH3BUOE2DYQBWP7NAQ7UNHPPOELKISRW/
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/4766d1200fdf8b6728137aa2927a297e224d5fa7
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/4aaa4259b5a6e664b7316a4d60bdec7ee0f124d0
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/06f28dc236708f72871c64d4bc4b4ea144c50147
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/b158a76ce094897c870fb6b3de62887b7ccc33f1
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/f7be505d137a22528cb0fc004422c0081d5d90e6
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/f7c0f09e69e950cf3c5ada9dbde93898eb975533
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/01/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/02/2
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00005.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240926-0003/
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/097633981879b3c9de9a1dd120d3aa585ecc2384
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6923?
CVE-2024-6923 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for email header injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6923?
To fix CVE-2024-6923, update affected versions of Python packages to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Python are affected by CVE-2024-6923?
CVE-2024-6923 affects Python 2.7 up to 2.7.18-8+deb11u1 and various versions of Python 3 including 3.11.2-6+deb12u3.
Can CVE-2024-6923 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-6923 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated attacker through specially crafted email messages.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-6923 on software security?
The impact of CVE-2024-6923 can lead to unauthorized actions or access due to improper handling of email headers.
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