What is the severity of RHSA-2021:4161?

The severity of RHSA-2021:4161 is classified as moderate.

How do I fix RHSA-2021:4161?

To fix RHSA-2021:4161, update the python-jinja2 or python3-jinja2 packages to version 2.10.1-3.el8.

What vulnerability does RHSA-2021:4161 address?

RHSA-2021:4161 addresses a ReDoS (Regular Expression Denial of Service) vulnerability in the python-jinja2 package.

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:4161?

The affected packages in RHSA-2021:4161 are python-jinja2 and python3-jinja2 up to version 2.10.1-3.el8.

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:4161?

There is no official workaround for RHSA-2021:4161; the recommended action is to apply the security update.

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RHSA-2021:4161

9/11/2021

RHSA-2021:4161: Moderate: python-jinja2 security update

First published: Tue Nov 09 2021(Updated: )

The python-jinja2 package contains Jinja2, a template engine written in pure Python. Jinja2 provides a Django inspired non-XML syntax but supports inline expressions and an optional sandboxed environment. <br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> python-jinja2: ReDoS vulnerability due to the sub-pattern (CVE-2020-28493)</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.<br>Additional Changes:<br>For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.5 Release Notes linked from the References section.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
redhat/python-jinja2	<2.10.1-3.el8	2.10.1-3.el8
redhat/python3-jinja2	<2.10.1-3.el8	2.10.1-3.el8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:4161?
The severity of RHSA-2021:4161 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:4161?
To fix RHSA-2021:4161, update the python-jinja2 or python3-jinja2 packages to version 2.10.1-3.el8.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2021:4161 address?
RHSA-2021:4161 addresses a ReDoS (Regular Expression Denial of Service) vulnerability in the python-jinja2 package.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:4161?
The affected packages in RHSA-2021:4161 are python-jinja2 and python3-jinja2 up to version 2.10.1-3.el8.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:4161?
There is no official workaround for RHSA-2021:4161; the recommended action is to apply the security update.

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