Advisory Published

USN-4754-5: Python vulnerability

First published: Tue Feb 08 2022(Updated: )

USN-4754-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Python. Because of a regression, a subsequent update removed the fix for CVE-2021-3177. This update reinstates the security fix for CVE-2021-3177 in Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/python2.7<2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm10
2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm10
=14.04
All of
ubuntu/python2.7-minimal<2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm10
2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm10
=14.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this Python vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID of this Python vulnerability is USN-4754-5.

  • What is the severity of USN-4754-5?

    The severity of USN-4754-5 is not specified in the information provided.

  • Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-4754-5?

    Ubuntu 14.04 is affected by USN-4754-5.

  • What is the affected software of USN-4754-5?

    The affected software of USN-4754-5 is Python 2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm10.

  • How do I fix USN-4754-5?

    To fix USN-4754-5, update to version 2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm10 of Python 2.7.

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