RHSA-2019:1587: 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: regression of CVE-2019-9636 due to functional fix to allow port numbers in netloc (CVE-2019-10160) 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:1587?
The severity of RHSA-2019:1587 is classified as important.
What software is affected by RHSA-2019:1587?
RHSA-2019:1587 affects multiple Python packages including Python itself, Python-debug, and associated libraries.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:1587?
To fix RHSA-2019:1587, update the affected packages to version 2.7.5-80.el7_6.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2019:1587 address?
RHSA-2019:1587 addresses a vulnerability related to URL handling in Python that could lead to security issues.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2019:1587?
There is no specific workaround for RHSA-2019:1587; updating is recommended to mitigate the vulnerability.