QID 997078

Date Published: 2024-02-02

QID 997078: Python (Pip) Security Update for tornado (GHSA-8vpw-mgpf-mpvv)

Tornado before 3.2.2 sends arbitrary responses that contain a fixed CSRF token and may be sent with HTTP compression, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct a BREACH attack and determine this token via a series of crafted requests.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-8vpw-mgpf-mpvv for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 997078

    CVE-2014-9720 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-8vpw-mgpf-mpvv tornado URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-8vpw-mgpf-mpvv
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