RHSA-2020:3888: Moderate: python3 security update
First published: Tue Sep 29 2020(Updated: )
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: XSS vulnerability in the documentation XML-RPC server in server_title field (CVE-2019-16935)</li> <li> python: wrong backtracking in urllib.request.AbstractBasicAuthHandler allows for a ReDoS (CVE-2020-8492)</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 7.9 Release Notes linked from the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/python3 | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3 | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-debug | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-debug | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-debuginfo | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-debuginfo | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-devel | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-devel | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-idle | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-idle | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-libs | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-libs | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-test | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-test | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-tkinter | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-tkinter | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3 | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-debug | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-debuginfo | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-devel | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-idle | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-libs | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-test | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
| redhat/python3-tkinter | <3.6.8-17.el7 | 3.6.8-17.el7 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1763229
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1763730
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1809065
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#moderate
- https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/7/html/7.9_release_notes/index
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:3888 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:3888?
The severity of RHSA-2020:3888 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:3888?
To fix RHSA-2020:3888, upgrade to the remedied version 3.6.8-17.el7 of the affected Python packages.
Which software is affected by RHSA-2020:3888?
RHSA-2020:3888 affects several Python-related packages including python3, python3-debug, python3-devel, and others.
What are the potential risks of not addressing RHSA-2020:3888?
Failing to address RHSA-2020:3888 may leave your system vulnerable to security threats and bugs inherent in the affected Python version.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2020:3888?
There are no documented workarounds for RHSA-2020:3888; applying the recommended updates is necessary.
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