USN-5888-1: Python vulnerabilities

Published Feb 27, 2023
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Updated

It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain inputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2015-20107) Hamza Avvan discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain inputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into running a specially crafted input, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-28861) It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain inputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into running a specially crafted input, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2022-37454, CVE-2022-42919) It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain inputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into running a specially crafted input, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2022-45061, CVE-2023-24329)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Python Software Foundation Python

Event History

May 11, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·05:34 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:34 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for Python vulnerabilities?

The vulnerability ID for Python vulnerabilities is USN-5888-1.

2

What is the severity of USN-5888-1?

The severity of USN-5888-1 is not mentioned in the provided information.

3

How can a remote attacker exploit USN-5888-1?

A remote attacker could exploit USN-5888-1 by tricking a user or an automated system into opening a specially crafted input file, potentially allowing the execution of arbitrary code.

4

Which versions of Python are affected by USN-5888-1?

Python versions 3.9.5-3ubuntu0~20.04.1+esm1 and earlier are affected by USN-5888-1.

5

How can I fix USN-5888-1?

To fix USN-5888-1, update the affected Python packages to version 3.9.5-3ubuntu0~20.04.1+esm1 or later.

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