Improper Input Validation Affecting python38-mod_wsgi package, versions <0:4.6.8-3.module+el8.4.0+8888+89bc7e79


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.8% (83rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON38MODWSGI-2131809
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed30 Apr 2021

Introduced: 30 Apr 2021

CVE-2021-29921  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 python38-mod_wsgi to version 0:4.6.8-3.module+el8.4.0+8888+89bc7e79 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python38-mod_wsgi package and not the python38-mod_wsgi package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

In Python before 3,9,5, the ipaddress library mishandles leading zero characters in the octets of an IP address string. This (in some situations) allows attackers to bypass access control that is based on IP addresses.

CVSS Scores

version 3.1