CVE-2021-3572: Input Validation

Published Apr 24, 2021
·
Updated

A flaw was found in python-pip in the way it handled Unicode separators in git references. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to install a different revision on a repository. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data integrity.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/python-pip<0:9.0.3-20.el8
0:9.0.3-20.el8
redhat/rh-python38-babel<0:2.7.0-12.el7
0:2.7.0-12.el7
redhat/rh-python38-python<0:3.8.11-2.el7
0:3.8.11-2.el7
redhat/rh-python38-python-cryptography<0:2.8-5.el7
0:2.8-5.el7
redhat/rh-python38-python-jinja2<0:2.10.3-6.el7
0:2.10.3-6.el7
redhat/rh-python38-python-lxml<0:4.4.1-7.el7
0:4.4.1-7.el7
redhat/rh-python38-python-pip<0:19.3.1-2.el7
0:19.3.1-2.el7
redhat/rh-python38-python-urllib3<0:1.25.7-7.el7
0:1.25.7-7.el7
redhat/python-pip<21.1
21.1
pip/pip<21.1
21.1
pypa pip<21.1
Oracle Agile PLM=9.3.6
Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Network Function Cloud Native Environment=1.10.0
Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Network Function Cloud Native Environment=22.1.0
Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Policy=1.15.0
Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Policy=22.1.3

Remediation

Patch Available

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1962856

Patch Available

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html

Patch Available

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

Event History

Apr 24, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Nov 15, 2021
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:45 PM
Jul 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-3572?

CVE-2021-3572 is a vulnerability found in python-pip that allows a remote attacker to install a different revision on a repository.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3572?

CVE-2021-3572 has a severity level of medium.

3

How does CVE-2021-3572 affect data integrity?

CVE-2021-3572 poses a threat to data integrity.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-3572?

To fix CVE-2021-3572, update python-pip to version 21.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-3572?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-3572 at the following references: [link1](https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162712/USN-4961-1.txt), [link2](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1962857), [link3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1962858).

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