RHSA-2020:0850: Moderate: python-pip security update
pip is a package management system used to install and manage software packages written in Python. Many packages can be found in the Python Package Index (PyPI). pip is a recursive acronym that can stand for either "Pip Installs Packages" or "Pip Installs 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-urllib3: Certification mishandle when error should be thrown (CVE-2019-11324)</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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the security fixes in RHSA-2020:0850?
RHSA-2020:0850 addresses vulnerabilities that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code during package installations with pip.
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:0850?
The severity of RHSA-2020:0850 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:0850?
To fix RHSA-2020:0850, upgrade to python-pip version 9.0.3-7.el7_7 or python3-pip version 9.0.3-7.el7_7.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:0850?
RHSA-2020:0850 affects python-pip and python3-pip packages.
When was RHSA-2020:0850 released?
RHSA-2020:0850 was released on April 29, 2020.