RHSA-2019:2272: Moderate: python-urllib3 security update
The python-urllib3 package provides the Python HTTP module with connection pooling and file POST abilities.Security Fix(es): python-urllib3: Cross-host redirect does not remove Authorization header allow for credential exposure (CVE-2018-20060) python-urllib3: CRLF injection due to not encoding the '\r\n' sequence leading to possible attack on internal service (CVE-2019-11236) 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.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2019:2272?
The severity of RHSA-2019:2272 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:2272?
To fix RHSA-2019:2272, update the python-urllib3 package to version 1.10.2-7.el7.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2019:2272 address?
RHSA-2019:2272 addresses CVE-2018-20060, which involves cross-host redirect issues that can expose the Authorization header.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2019:2272?
Systems running python-urllib3 versions older than 1.10.2-7.el7 are affected by RHSA-2019:2272.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2019:2272?
There is no specific workaround for RHSA-2019:2272; the recommended action is to apply the security update.