USN-6984-1: WebOb vulnerability
Published Sep 2, 2024
·Updated
It was discovered that WebOb incorrectly handled certain URLs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to control a redirect or forward to another URL.
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/python3-webob<1:1.8.7-1ubuntu0.1.24.04.1
1:1.8.7-1ubuntu0.1.24.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3-webob<1:1.8.6-1.1ubuntu0.1
1:1.8.6-1.1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3-webob<1:1.8.5-2ubuntu0.1
1:1.8.5-2ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
Event History
Sep 2, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-6984-1?
The severity of USN-6984-1 is classified as important due to the potential for attackers to control redirects.
2
How do I fix USN-6984-1?
To fix USN-6984-1, upgrade the python3-webob package to the latest version specified for your Ubuntu release.
3
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6984-1?
USN-6984-1 affects Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04 with specific vulnerable versions of the python3-webob package.
4
What kind of vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-6984-1?
USN-6984-1 addresses vulnerabilities related to improper handling of URLs, allowing potential URL redirection attacks.
5
Is there a known exploit for USN-6984-1?
While there are no publicly available exploits confirmed for USN-6984-1, the vulnerability poses a risk for attackers to manipulate URL redirects.