Advisory Published
Advisory Published

RHSA-2024:5137: Important: python-setuptools security update

First published: Thu Aug 08 2024(Updated: )

Important: python-setuptools security update

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/python-setuptools<53.0.0-12.el9_2.1
53.0.0-12.el9_2.1
redhat/python3-setuptools<53.0.0-12.el9_2.1
53.0.0-12.el9_2.1
redhat/python3-setuptools-wheel<53.0.0-12.el9_2.1
53.0.0-12.el9_2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM64 EUS
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2024:5137?

    The severity of RHSA-2024:5137 is classified as Important.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2024:5137?

    To fix RHSA-2024:5137, update the python-setuptools, python3-setuptools, and python3-setuptools-wheel packages to version 53.0.0-12.el9_2.1 or later.

  • What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2024:5137?

    RHSA-2024:5137 addresses a remote code execution vulnerability in the python-setuptools package.

  • Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:5137?

    RHSA-2024:5137 affects various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux for multiple architectures including x86_64, ARM 64, POWER, and IBM z Systems.

  • Is RHSA-2024:5137 a mandatory update?

    While updates are strongly recommended for security, whether RHSA-2024:5137 is mandatory may depend on your organization's policy regarding vulnerability management.

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