RHSA-2021:0528: Moderate: python security update

Published Feb 16, 2021
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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.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

24 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/python<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-debug<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-debuginfo<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-debuginfo<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-devel<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-libs<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-libs<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-test<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-tools<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/tkinter<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-debug<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-devel<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-test<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-tools<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/tkinter<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-debug<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-debuginfo<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-devel<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-libs<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-test<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/python-tools<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7
redhat/tkinter<2.7.5-88.el7_7
2.7.5-88.el7_7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python-debug to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python-libs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python-test to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python-tools to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/tkinter to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade python (python-2.7) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade python-debug (python-debug-2.7) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade python-devel (python-2.7) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade python-libs (python-2.7) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade python-test (python-2.7) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade python-tools (python-2.7) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade tkinter (tkinter-2.7) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.5-88.el7_7

Event History

Jul 26, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·05:04 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0528?

The severity of RHSA-2021:0528 is categorized as moderate.

2

What are the affected versions in RHSA-2021:0528?

RHSA-2021:0528 affects version 2.7.5-88.el7_7 of various Python packages.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2021:0528?

To fix RHSA-2021:0528, update your Python packages to version 2.7.5-88.el7_7.

4

What packages are impacted by RHSA-2021:0528?

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

5

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.

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