RHSA-2023:7024: Moderate: python3.11 security update

Published Nov 14, 2023
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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: tarfile module directory traversal (CVE-2007-4559) python: file path truncation at \0 characters (CVE-2023-41105) 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.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.9 Release Notes linked from the References section.

Affected Software

37 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/python3.11<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-debuginfo<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-debuginfo<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-debugsource<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-debugsource<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-devel<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-devel<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-libs<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-libs<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-rpm-macros<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-tkinter<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-tkinter<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-debuginfo<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-debugsource<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-devel<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-libs<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-tkinter<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11<3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
redhat/python3.11-debuginfo<3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
redhat/python3.11-debugsource<3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
redhat/python3.11-devel<3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
redhat/python3.11-libs<3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
redhat/python3.11-tkinter<3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
redhat/python3.11-debug<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-debug<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-idle<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-idle<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-test<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-test<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-debug<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-idle<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-test<3.11.5-1.el8_9
3.11.5-1.el8_9
redhat/python3.11-debug<3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
redhat/python3.11-idle<3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
redhat/python3.11-test<3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-libs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-rpm-macros to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-tkinter to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-libs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-tkinter to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-debug to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-idle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-test to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-debug to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-idle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3.11-test to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.11.5-1.el8_9.aa

Event History

Jul 28, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:19 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:19 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2023:7024?

The severity of RHSA-2023:7024 is currently classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2023:7024?

To fix RHSA-2023:7024, you should update to the version 3.11.5-1.el8_9 of the affected Python packages.

3

What packages are affected by RHSA-2023:7024?

The affected packages for RHSA-2023:7024 include python3.11, python3.11-debuginfo, python3.11-devel, and others under the same version.

4

What is the release date for the fix of RHSA-2023:7024?

The fix for RHSA-2023:7024 was released on November 27, 2023.

5

Are there any specific installation requirements for the fix of RHSA-2023:7024?

Yes, the installation requirements include having an active Red Hat subscription to access the update for RHSA-2023:7024.

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