QID 982225

QID 982225: Python (pip) Security Update for urllib3 (GHSA-mh33-7rrq-662w)

The urllib3 library before 1.24.2 for Python mishandles certain cases where the desired set of CA certificates is different from the OS store of CA certificates, which results in SSL connections succeeding in situations where a verification failure is the correct outcome. This is related to use of the ssl_context, ca_certs, or ca_certs_dir argument.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-mh33-7rrq-662w for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982225

    CVE-2019-11324 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-mh33-7rrq-662w urllib3 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-mh33-7rrq-662w
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