RHSA-2020:5010: Moderate: python3 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.Security Fix(es): python: infinite loop in the tarfile module via crafted TAR archive (CVE-2019-20907) python: DoS via inefficiency in IPv{4,6}Interface classes (CVE-2020-14422) 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/python3<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-debug<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-debug<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-debuginfo<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-debuginfo<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-devel<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-devel<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-idle<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-idle<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-libs<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-libs<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-test<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-test<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-tkinter<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-tkinter<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-debug<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-debuginfo<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-devel<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-idle<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-libs<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-test<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7
redhat/python3-tkinter<3.6.8-18.el7
3.6.8-18.el7

Remediation

Event History

Aug 15, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·07:53 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:53 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:5010?

The severity of RHSA-2020:5010 is rated as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:5010?

To fix RHSA-2020:5010, upgrade to the fixed version of python3, python3-debug, or related packages provided by Red Hat.

3

What systems are affected by RHSA-2020:5010?

RHSA-2020:5010 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 with the specified versions of python3 and related packages.

4

Is there any specific workaround for RHSA-2020:5010?

There are no specific workarounds recommended for RHSA-2020:5010; updating the affected packages is advised.

5

What packages are involved in RHSA-2020:5010?

RHSA-2020:5010 involves packages like python3, python3-debug, and python3-libs, among others.

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