RHSA-2024:5531: Important: python3.12-setuptools security update
Important: python3.12-setuptools security update
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Setuptools is a collection of enhancements to the Python 3 distutils that allow you to more easily build and distribute Python 3 packages, especially ones that have dependencies on other packages. This package also contains the runtime components of setuptools, necessary to execute the software that requires pkgresources.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> pypa/setuptools: Remote code execution via download functions in the packageindex module in pypa/setuptools (CVE-2024-6345)</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.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2024:5531?
The severity of RHSA-2024:5531 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:5531?
To fix RHSA-2024:5531, update the python3.12-setuptools package to version 68.2.2-4.el8_10.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:5531?
RHSA-2024:5531 affects various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder across multiple architectures.
What is the purpose of the python3.12-setuptools package related to RHSA-2024:5531?
The python3.12-setuptools package is designed to enhance Python 3's distutils for easier building and distributing of Python packages.
Is there a specific version to upgrade to for RHSA-2024:5531?
Yes, you should upgrade to version 68.2.2-4.el8_10 to remediate the vulnerability in RHSA-2024:5531.