USN-7015-5: Python vulnerabilities
USN-7015-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Python. This update provides the corresponding update for CVE-2024-6232 and CVE-2024-6923 for python2.7 in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 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 vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-7015-5?
USN-7015-5 addresses vulnerabilities CVE-2024-6232 and CVE-2024-6923 in Python 2.7.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7015-5?
USN-7015-5 affects Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, 16.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS, 20.04 LTS, and 22.04 LTS.
What is the recommended remedy for USN-7015-5?
The recommended remedy for USN-7015-5 is to update Python 2.7 to the fixed versions specified in the advisory.
What should I do if I am using Python 2.7 on Ubuntu?
If you are using Python 2.7 on Ubuntu, you should update to the latest patched version to protect against the vulnerabilities in USN-7015-5.
Is Python 2.7 still supported with security updates in USN-7015-5?
Yes, Python 2.7 continues to receive security updates as indicated by USN-7015-5.