USN-4127-2: Python vulnerabilities
USN-4127-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Python. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain pickle files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to consume memory, leading to a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. (CVE-2018-20406) It was discovered that Python incorrectly validated the domain when handling cookies. An attacker could possibly trick Python into sending cookies to the wrong domain. (CVE-2018-20852) Jonathan Birch and Panayiotis Panayiotou discovered that Python incorrectly handled Unicode encoding during NFKC normalization. An attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2019-9636, CVE-2019-10160) Colin Read and Nicolas Edet discovered that Python incorrectly handled parsing certain X509 certificates. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Python to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. (CVE-2019-5010) It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain urls. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform CRLF injection attacks. (CVE-2019-9740, CVE-2019-9947) Sihoon Lee discovered that Python incorrectly handled the localfile: scheme. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass blocklist meschanisms. (CVE-2019-9948)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vulnerabilities does USN-4127-2 fix?
USN-4127-2 fixes several vulnerabilities in Python, including CVE-2018-20406, CVE-2018-20852, and CVE-2019-10160.
What is the affected software for USN-4127-2?
The affected software for USN-4127-2 is Ubuntu 14.04 with Python versions 2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm2 and 3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm2.
How do I fix the vulnerabilities?
To fix the vulnerabilities, update Python to version 2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm2 for Python 2.7 and 3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm2 for Python 3.4.
What is the severity of the vulnerabilities fixed by USN-4127-2?
The severity of the vulnerabilities fixed by USN-4127-2 is not specified in the information provided.
Where can I find more information about the vulnerabilities fixed by USN-4127-2?
More information about the vulnerabilities fixed by USN-4127-2 can be found at the following references: [CVE-2018-20406](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-20406), [CVE-2018-20852](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-20852), [CVE-2019-10160](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-10160).