RHSA-2025:1191: Important: Red Hat OpenStack Platform 17.1 (python-waitress) security update

Published Feb 10, 2025
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Important: Red Hat OpenStack Platform 17.1 (python-waitress) security update

Other sources

Pure-python WSGI server<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> python-waitress: request processing race condition in HTTP pipelining</li> with invalid first request (CVE-2024-49768)<br><li> Waitress has a denial of service leading to high CPU usage/resource</li> exhaustion (CVE-2024-49769)<br>For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS<br>score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE<br>page listed in the References section.

Red Hat

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/python-waitress<2.0.0-4.el9
2.0.0-4.el9
redhat/python3-waitress<2.0.0-4.el9
2.0.0-4.el9
Red Hat Red Hat OpenStack

Remediation

Event History

Feb 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:55 AM
Feb 18, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·02:16 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2025:1191?

The severity of RHSA-2025:1191 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2025:1191?

To fix RHSA-2025:1191, upgrade the python-waitress or python3-waitress package to version 2.0.0-4.el9.

3

What vulnerability does RHSA-2025:1191 address?

RHSA-2025:1191 addresses a request processing race condition in HTTP pipelining with invalid first requests, identified as CVE-2024-49768.

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2025:1191?

The packages affected by RHSA-2025:1191 are python-waitress and python3-waitress.

5

Is there a recommended version to upgrade for RHSA-2025:1191?

Yes, the recommended version to upgrade to for RHSA-2025:1191 is 2.0.0-4.el9.

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