RedHat python-eventlet Regression: Patch CVE-2021-21419 Missing
CVE-2023-5625 Published on November 1, 2023
Python-eventlet: patch regression for cve-2021-21419 in some red hat builds
A regression was introduced in the Red Hat build of python-eventlet due to a change in the patch application strategy, resulting in a patch for CVE-2021-21419 not being applied for all builds of all products.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-5625 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a small impact on availability.
Timeline
Reported to Red Hat.
Made public.
Weakness Types
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
The software allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.
What is a Resource Exhaustion Vulnerability?
The software does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.
CVE-2023-5625 has been classified to as a Resource Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-5625
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Affected Versions
Ironic content for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.12:- Version 0:0.30.2-4.el9 and below * is unaffected.
- Version 0:0.30.2-4.el8ost and below * is unaffected.
- Version 0:0.30.2-4.el9ost and below * is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.