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1 advisory reference dev-python/urllib3 · none place version 2.8.0 in a vulnerable range
▸ GLSA 202107-36 urllib3: Multiple vulnerabilities this version unaffected normal remote 2021-07-15

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in urllib3, the worst of which could result in a Denial of Service condition.

Announced
2021-07-15
Revised
2021-07-15
Access
remote
Bugs
#776421 #799413
Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-36

Affected packages

PackageArchVulnerableUnaffected
dev-python/urllib3*< 1.26.5>= 1.26.5

Background

The urllib3 library is an HTTP library with thread-safe connection pooling, file post, and more.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in urllib3. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

An attacker could cause a possible Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All urllib3 users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-python/urllib3-1.26.5"

References