RHSA-2021:0528: Moderate: 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: infinite loop in the tarfile module via crafted TAR archive (CVE-2019-20907) 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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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redhat/pythonto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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redhat/python-debugto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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redhat/python-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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redhat/python-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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redhat/python-libsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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redhat/python-testto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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redhat/python-toolsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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redhat/tkinterto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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python (python-2.7)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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python-debug (python-debug-2.7)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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python-devel (python-2.7)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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python-libs (python-2.7)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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python-test (python-2.7)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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python-tools (python-2.7)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7 - Upgrade
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tkinter (tkinter-2.7)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0528?
The severity of RHSA-2021:0528 is categorized as moderate.
What are the affected versions in RHSA-2021:0528?
RHSA-2021:0528 affects version 2.7.5-88.el7_7 of various Python packages.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:0528?
To fix RHSA-2021:0528, update your Python packages to version 2.7.5-88.el7_7.
What packages are impacted by RHSA-2021:0528?
The impacted packages include python, python-debug, python-devel, python-libs, and several others.
Is it safe to use Python with the vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2021:0528?
It is advisable to update to the patched version to ensure security and functionality.