RHSA-2020:5009: Moderate: python security update

Published Nov 10, 2020
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Updated

Python is an accessible, high-level, dynamically typed, interpreted programming language, designed with an emphasis on code readability. It includes an extensive standard library, and has a vast ecosystem of third-party libraries.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> python: infinite loop in the tarfile module via crafted TAR archive (CVE-2019-20907)</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.

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/python<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-debug<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-debuginfo<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-debuginfo<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-devel<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-libs<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-libs<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-test<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-tools<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/tkinter<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-debug<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-devel<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-test<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-tools<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/tkinter<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-debug<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-debuginfo<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-devel<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-libs<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-test<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/python-tools<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7
redhat/tkinter<2.7.5-90.el7
2.7.5-90.el7

Remediation

Event History

May 19, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:50 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:5009?

The severity of RHSA-2020:5009 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:5009?

You can fix RHSA-2020:5009 by updating the affected packages to version 2.7.5-90.el7 or higher.

3

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:5009?

The affected packages include python, python-debug, python-devel, python-libs, python-tools, and several others.

4

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:5009?

RHSA-2020:5009 addresses vulnerabilities that may lead to an infinite loop in the Python programming language.

5

Is there a recommended action for RHSA-2020:5009?

It is recommended to apply the security update for RHSA-2020:5009 as soon as possible to mitigate potential risks.

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