RHSA-2020:0594: Moderate: curl security update
The curl packages provide the libcurl library and the curl utility for downloading files from servers using various protocols, including HTTP, FTP, and LDAP.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> curl: HTTP authentication leak in redirects (CVE-2018-1000007)</li> <li> curl: FTP path trickery leads to NIL byte out of bounds write (CVE-2018-1000120)</li> <li> curl: RTSP RTP buffer over-read (CVE-2018-1000122)</li> <li> curl: Out-of-bounds heap read when missing RTSP headers allows information leak or denial of service (CVE-2018-1000301)</li> <li> curl: LDAP NULL pointer dereference (CVE-2018-1000121)</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.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2020:0594?
RHSA-2020:0594 addresses moderate severity vulnerabilities influencing the curl package.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:0594?
To fix RHSA-2020:0594, update curl to version 7.29.0-42.el7_4.2 or later.
What vulnerabilities are fixed in RHSA-2020:0594?
RHSA-2020:0594 fixes vulnerabilities including an HTTP authentication leak in redirects and FTP path trickery.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:0594?
Affected packages in RHSA-2020:0594 include curl, libcurl, and related development packages.
Is it safe to use curl after applying the fix for RHSA-2020:0594?
Yes, after applying the recommended fix for RHSA-2020:0594, using curl becomes safe against the addressed vulnerabilities.