RHSA-2019:2030: Moderate: python security and bug fix 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.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> python: Missing salt initialization in elementtree.c module (CVE-2018-14647)</li> <li> python: NULL pointer dereference using a specially crafted X509 certificate (CVE-2019-5010)</li> <li> python: CRLF injection via the query part of the url passed to urlopen() (CVE-2019-9740)</li> <li> python: CRLF injection via the path part of the url passed to urlopen() (CVE-2019-9947)</li> <li> python: Undocumented localfile protocol allows remote attackers to bypass protection mechanisms (CVE-2019-9948)</li> 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.<br>Additional Changes:<br>For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:2030?
The severity of RHSA-2019:2030 is classified as critical.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:2030?
To fix RHSA-2019:2030, upgrade the affected Python packages to version 2.7.5-86.el7 or higher.
Which Python packages are affected by RHSA-2019:2030?
The affected Python packages under RHSA-2019:2030 include python, python-debug, python-devel, python-libs, and several others.
What are the implications of not addressing RHSA-2019:2030?
Failing to address RHSA-2019:2030 can leave systems vulnerable to exploits that could lead to code execution or data breach.
When was RHSA-2019:2030 published?
RHSA-2019:2030 was published in November 2019.