RHSA-2024:7647: Moderate: python3.11 security update
Moderate: python3.11 security update
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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: cpython: tarfile: ReDos via excessive backtracking while parsing header values (CVE-2024-6232) 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-2024:7647?
The severity of RHSA-2024:7647 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:7647?
To fix RHSA-2024:7647, update the affected python3.11 packages to version 3.11.2-2.el8_8.4 or later.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:7647?
RHSA-2024:7647 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including x86_64 and ARM 64 architectures.
What packages are impacted by RHSA-2024:7647?
The impacted packages in RHSA-2024:7647 include python3.11 and its related components like python3.11-libs and python3.11-devel.
Is it necessary to apply the RHSA-2024:7647 update?
Yes, applying the RHSA-2024:7647 update is necessary to address the security vulnerabilities associated with python3.11.