USN-7015-4: Python vulnerability
USN-7015-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Python. This update provides the corresponding update for CVE-2023-27043 for python2.7 and python3.5 in Ubuntu 14.04 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-7015-4?
The severity of USN-7015-4 is categorized as moderate due to the potential impact on the email parsing functionality.
How do I fix USN-7015-4?
To fix USN-7015-4, you should update to the latest version of Python packages as specified by the advisory.
Which versions of Python are affected by USN-7015-4?
USN-7015-4 affects Python 2.7 and Python 3.5 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-7015-4?
USN-7015-4 addresses issues related to improper email address parsing in Python's email module.
Is USN-7015-4 applicable to versions other than Ubuntu 14.04 LTS?
No, USN-7015-4 is specifically applicable to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.