RHSA-2020:2081: Moderate: python-virtualenv security update

Published May 12, 2020
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Updated

The virtualenv tool creates isolated Python environments. The virtualenv tool is a successor to workingenv, and an extension of virtual-python.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) python-requests: Redirect from HTTPS to HTTP does not remove Authorization header (CVE-2018-18074) 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.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/python-virtualenv<15.1.0-4.el7_8
15.1.0-4.el7_8
redhat/python-virtualenv<15.1.0-4.el7_8
15.1.0-4.el7_8

Remediation

Event History

Dec 19, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:10 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:10 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:2081?

The severity of RHSA-2020:2081 is classified as important due to the potential for credential exposure.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:2081?

To fix RHSA-2020:2081, update the python-virtualenv package to version 15.1.0-4.el7_8 or later.

3

What vulnerability does RHSA-2020:2081 address?

RHSA-2020:2081 addresses a cross-host redirect vulnerability in the python-urllib3 that can expose authorization credentials.

4

Is RHSA-2020:2081 applicable to all python-virtualenv installations?

RHSA-2020:2081 is applicable to python-virtualenv installations that are versions prior to 15.1.0-4.el7_8.

5

Who is affected by RHSA-2020:2081?

Users and systems utilizing the affected versions of python-virtualenv are at risk of the vulnerabilities outlined in RHSA-2020:2081.

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