RHSA-2020:2081: Moderate: python-virtualenv security update
First published: Tue May 12 2020(Updated: )
The virtualenv tool creates isolated Python environments. The virtualenv tool is a successor to workingenv, and an extension of virtual-python.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> python-urllib3: Cross-host redirect does not remove Authorization header allow for credential exposure (CVE-2018-20060)</li> <li> python-urllib3: CRLF injection due to not encoding the '\r\n' sequence leading to possible attack on internal service (CVE-2019-11236)</li> <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.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/python-virtualenv | <15.1.0-4.el7_8 | 15.1.0-4.el7_8 |
| redhat/python-virtualenv | <15.1.0-4.el7_8 | 15.1.0-4.el7_8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:2081?
The severity of RHSA-2020:2081 is classified as important due to the potential for credential exposure.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:2081?
To fix RHSA-2020:2081, update the python-virtualenv package to version 15.1.0-4.el7_8 or later.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2020:2081 address?
RHSA-2020:2081 addresses a cross-host redirect vulnerability in the python-urllib3 that can expose authorization credentials.
Is RHSA-2020:2081 applicable to all python-virtualenv installations?
RHSA-2020:2081 is applicable to python-virtualenv installations that are versions prior to 15.1.0-4.el7_8.
Who is affected by RHSA-2020:2081?
Users and systems utilizing the affected versions of python-virtualenv are at risk of the vulnerabilities outlined in RHSA-2020:2081.
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