Advisory Published

RHSA-2021:0761: Moderate: python security update

First published: Tue Mar 09 2021(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: 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/python<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-debug<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-debuginfo<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-debuginfo<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-devel<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-libs<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-libs<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-test<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-tools<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/tkinter<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-debug<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-debuginfo<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-devel<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-libs<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-test<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/python-tools<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4
redhat/tkinter<2.7.5-64.el7_4
2.7.5-64.el7_4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0761?

    The severity of RHSA-2021:0761 is classified as moderate.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2021:0761?

    To fix RHSA-2021:0761, update your Python packages to version 2.7.5-64.el7_4 or later.

  • Which software is affected by RHSA-2021:0761?

    RHSA-2021:0761 affects several Python packages including python, python-debug, python-devel, and python-libs.

  • What are the risks of not addressing RHSA-2021:0761?

    Not addressing RHSA-2021:0761 may expose your system to vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

  • Is RHSA-2021:0761 applicable to all Red Hat systems?

    RHSA-2021:0761 is applicable to specific Red Hat systems running affected versions of Python.

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