SB2016080941 - Fedora 25 update for python



SB2016080941 - Fedora 25 update for python

Published: August 9, 2016 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2016080941
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1000110)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The CGIHandler class in Python before 2.7.12 does not protect against the HTTP_PROXY variable name clash in a CGI script, which could allow a remote attacker to redirect HTTP requests.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.