Advisory Published

USN-4754-1: Python vulnerabilities

First published: Thu Feb 25 2021(Updated: )

It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. (CVE-2020-27619, CVE-2021-3177)

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/python3.8<3.8.6-1ubuntu0.2
3.8.6-1ubuntu0.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.10
All of
ubuntu/python3.8-minimal<3.8.6-1ubuntu0.2
3.8.6-1ubuntu0.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.10
All of
ubuntu/python3.8<3.8.5-1~20.04.2
3.8.5-1~20.04.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of
ubuntu/python3.8-minimal<3.8.5-1~20.04.2
3.8.5-1~20.04.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of
ubuntu/python2.7<2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.3
2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of
ubuntu/python2.7-minimal<2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.3
2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of
ubuntu/python3.6<3.6.9-1~18.04ubuntu1.4
3.6.9-1~18.04ubuntu1.4
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of
ubuntu/python3.6-minimal<3.6.9-1~18.04ubuntu1.4
3.6.9-1~18.04ubuntu1.4
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of
ubuntu/python2.7<2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.14
2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.14
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/python2.7-minimal<2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.14
2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.14
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/python3.5<3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13
3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/python3.5-minimal<3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13
3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of
ubuntu/python2.7<2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm8
2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of
ubuntu/python2.7-minimal<2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm8
2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of
ubuntu/python3.4<3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm10
3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm10
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of
ubuntu/python3.4-minimal<3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm10
3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm10
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Python vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this Python vulnerability is CVE-2020-27619 and CVE-2021-3177.

  • What is the severity of USN-4754-1?

    The severity of USN-4754-1 is not specified in the provided information.

  • How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

    An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by executing arbitrary code or causing a denial of service.

  • Which versions of Python are affected by this vulnerability?

    The versions of Python affected by this vulnerability include 3.8.6-1ubuntu0.2, 3.8.5-1~20.04.2, 2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.3, 3.6.9-1~18.04ubuntu1.4, 2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.14, 3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13, 2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm8, and 3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm10.

  • How can I fix the Python vulnerabilities?

    To fix the Python vulnerabilities, update to the recommended versions mentioned in the vulnerability details.

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