USN-4754-3: Python vulnerabilities

Published Mar 12, 2021
·
Updated

USN-4754-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Python. This update provides the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 18.04 and Ubuntu 20.04. In the case of Python 2.7 for 20.04, these additional fixes are included: It was dicovered that Python allowed remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a ZIP bomb. (CVE-2019-9674) It was discovered that Python had potentially misleading information about whether sorting occurs. This fix updates the documentation about it. (CVE-2019-17514) It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain TAR archives. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2019-20907) It was discovered that Python allowed an HTTP server to conduct Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) attacks against a client because of urllib.request.AbstractBasicAuthHandler catastrophic backtracking. (CVE-2020-8492) It was discovered that Python allowed CRLF injection if the attacker controls the HTTP request method, as demonstrated by inserting CR and LF control characters in the first argument of HTTPConnection.request. (CVE-2020-26116) Original advisory details: 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 Software

1 affected component
Python Software Foundation Python

Event History

May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·03:44 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:44 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this advisory?

The vulnerability ID of this advisory is USN-4754-3.

2

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by this vulnerability?

Ubuntu 18.04 and Ubuntu 20.04 are affected by this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of USN-4754-3?

The severity of USN-4754-3 is not specified in the description.

4

How do I fix the Python vulnerabilities in Ubuntu 18.04?

To fix the Python vulnerabilities in Ubuntu 18.04, update the python3.7 and python3.7-minimal packages to version 3.7.5-2~18.04.4 and the python3.8 and python3.8-minimal packages to version 3.8.0-3~18.04.1.

5

How do I fix the Python vulnerabilities in Ubuntu 20.04?

To fix the Python vulnerabilities in Ubuntu 20.04, update the python2.7 and python2.7-minimal packages to version 2.7.18-1~20.04.1.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203