SUSE-SU-2024:0581-1: Security update for python3
This update for python3 fixes the following issues: CVE-2023-27043: Fixed incorrectly parses e-mail addresses which contain a special character (bsc#1210638).
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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suse/python3-curses-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-tkto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-cursesto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-dbm-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-devel-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-baseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-dbmto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-tk-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-base-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-core-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-idleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-toolsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-testsuite-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-doc-devhelpto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-testsuiteto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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suse/python3-docto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6.15-150300.10.54.1 - Upgrade
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Patch SUSE-2024-581=1 - Upgrade
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Patch SUSE-SLE-Micro-5.3-2024-581=1 - Upgrade
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Patch SUSE-SLE-Micro-5.4-2024-581=1 - Upgrade
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Patch SUSE-SLE-Micro-5.5-2024-581=1 - Upgrade
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Patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Basesystem-15-SP5-2024-581=1 - Upgrade
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Patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Development-Tools-15-SP5-2024-581=1 - Upgrade
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Patch SUSE-SUSE-MicroOS-5.2-2024-581=1 - Upgrade
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Patch openSUSE-Leap-Micro-5.3-2024-581=1 - Upgrade
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Patch openSUSE-Leap-Micro-5.4-2024-581=1 - Upgrade
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Patch openSUSE-SLE-15.5-2024-581=1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What systems are exposed to this issue?
Systems using the affected SUSE python3 packages are exposed when they parse e-mail addresses containing special characters. The listed packages include python3, python3-base, python3-curses, python3-tk, and associated debug and debuginfo packages.
What must an attacker provide to trigger the issue?
The issue is triggered by an e-mail address containing a special character that is parsed by the affected Python functionality. The advisory does not provide further details about the specific character or resulting impact.
How can I determine whether the update is relevant to a system?
Check whether the system has any of the listed SUSE python3 packages installed and whether local applications or services parse e-mail addresses. The advisory identifies CVE-2023-27043 as fixed by this security update.