RHSA-2023:0833: Moderate: python3 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: int() type in PyLongFromString() does not limit amount of digits converting text to int leading to DoS (CVE-2020-10735) python: open redirection vulnerability in lib/http/server.py may lead to information disclosure (CVE-2021-28861) Python: CPU denial of service via inefficient IDNA decoder (CVE-2022-45061) 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/python3to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/platform-pythonto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/platform-python-debugto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/platform-python-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-idleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-libsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-testto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-tkinterto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/platform-pythonto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/platform-python-debugto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/platform-python-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-idleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-libsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-testto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-tkinterto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1.aa
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0833?
The severity of RHSA-2023:0833 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0833?
To fix RHSA-2023:0833, upgrade the affected packages to version 3.6.8-48.el8_7.1 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:0833?
The affected packages include python3, platform-python, platform-python-debug, platform-python-devel, and several others listed in the advisory.
Is RHSA-2023:0833 applicable to all Red Hat systems?
RHSA-2023:0833 specifically affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 systems using the mentioned Python packages.
When was RHSA-2023:0833 released?
RHSA-2023:0833 was released in early April 2023.