Vulnerability Description
The resolve_redirects function in sessions.py in requests 2.1.0 through 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to conduct session fixation attacks via a cookie without a host value in a redirect.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mageia Project | Mageia | 4.0 |
| Python | Requests | 2.1.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0120.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153594.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:133
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/14/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/15/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2531-1
- https://github.com/kennethreitz/requests/commit/3bd8afbff29e50b38f889b2f688785a6
- https://warehouse.python.org/project/requests/2.6.0/Vendor Advisory
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0120.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153594.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:133
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/14/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/15/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2531-1
- https://github.com/kennethreitz/requests/commit/3bd8afbff29e50b38f889b2f688785a6
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2296?
CVE-2015-2296 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The resolve_redirects function in sessions.py in requests 2.1.0 through 2.5.3 allows remote attackers to conduct session fixation attacks via a cookie without a host value in a redirect.
How severe is CVE-2015-2296?
CVE-2015-2296 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2296?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mageia Project Mageia, Python Requests, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.