SB2025062345 - Ubuntu update for requests



SB2025062345 - Ubuntu update for requests

Published: June 23, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025062345
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32681)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to requests has been leaking Proxy-Authorization headers to destination servers when redirected to an HTTPS endpoint. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


2) Insufficiently protected credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47081)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the library leaks .netrc credentials to third parties for specific maliciously-crafted URLs. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information. 


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.