RHSA-2019:2035: Low: python-requests security update

Published Aug 6, 2019
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Updated

The python-requests package contains a library designed to make HTTP requests easy for developers.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> python-requests: Redirect from HTTPS to HTTP does not remove Authorization header (CVE-2018-18074)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.<br>Additional Changes:<br>For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7 Release Notes linked from the References section.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/python-requests<2.6.0-5.el7
2.6.0-5.el7
redhat/python-requests<2.6.0-5.el7
2.6.0-5.el7

Remediation

Event History

Jun 20, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:52 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2019:2035?

The severity of RHSA-2019:2035 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2019:2035?

To fix RHSA-2019:2035, update the python-requests package to version 2.6.0-5.el7.

3

What vulnerability does RHSA-2019:2035 address?

RHSA-2019:2035 addresses the vulnerability where the Authorization header is not removed when redirecting from HTTPS to HTTP.

4

Which software is affected by RHSA-2019:2035?

The affected software for RHSA-2019:2035 is the python-requests package prior to version 2.6.0-5.el7.

5

What is CVE-2018-18074 related to RHSA-2019:2035?

CVE-2018-18074 is the identifier for the specific vulnerability fixed in RHSA-2019:2035 regarding the handling of the Authorization header during HTTP redirection.

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