RHSA-2019:0710: Important: python security update
Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language, which includes modules, classes, exceptions, very high level dynamic data types and dynamic typing. Python supports interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various windowing systems.Security Fix(es): python: Information Disclosure due to urlsplit improper NFKC normalization (CVE-2019-9636) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2019:0710?
The severity of RHSA-2019:0710 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:0710?
To fix RHSA-2019:0710, update Python to version 2.7.5-77.el7_6 or higher.
What software is affected by RHSA-2019:0710?
Affected software includes Python, python-debug, python-libs, and related packages on RHEL 7.6.
What is the primary vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2019:0710?
RHSA-2019:0710 addresses a vulnerability related to improper handling of Unicode in URL parsing.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2019:0710 before applying the fix?
The recommended action is to apply the update as there are no known workarounds for RHSA-2019:0710.