USN-7015-3: Python vulnerability
USN-7015-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Python. This update provides the corresponding updates for CVE-2023-27043 for python2.7 in Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, and for python3.5 in Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that the Python email module incorrectly parsed email addresses that contain special characters. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass certain protection mechanisms. (CVE-2023-27043) It was discovered that Python allowed excessive backtracking while parsing certain tarfile headers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Python to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-6232) It was discovered that the Python email module incorrectly quoted newlines for email headers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform header injection. (CVE-2024-6923) It was discovered that the Python http.cookies module incorrectly handled parsing cookies that contained backslashes for quoted characters. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Python to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-7592) It was discovered that the Python zipfile module incorrectly handled certain malformed zip files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Python to stop responding, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-8088)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7015-3?
The severity of USN-7015-3 is considered high due to its impact on multiple supported Ubuntu releases.
How do I fix USN-7015-3?
To fix USN-7015-3, update Python packages to the patched versions provided in the advisory for your Ubuntu version.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7015-3?
USN-7015-3 affects Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS, 20.04 LTS, and 22.04 LTS.
What vulnerabilities does USN-7015-3 address?
USN-7015-3 addresses Python vulnerabilities including CVE-2023-27043.
Is USN-7015-3 applicable to both Python 2.7 and Python 3.5?
Yes, USN-7015-3 applies to both Python 2.7 and Python 3.5 as specified in the advisory.