USN-7015-6: Python regressions
USN-7015-5 fixed vulnerabilities in python2.7. The update introduced several minor regressions. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. 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 does USN-7015-6 address?
USN-7015-6 fixes minor regressions introduced in the previous update and corrects incorrect parsing of email addresses in the Python email module.
How do I fix the issues noted in USN-7015-6?
To mitigate the issues, update the Python packages to the recommended versions specified in the USN-7015-6 advisory.
What versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7015-6?
USN-7015-6 affects Ubuntu versions 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, and 22.04.
Is USN-7015-6 applicable to Python 2.7 only on Ubuntu?
Yes, USN-7015-6 specifically addresses vulnerabilities in Python 2.7 on Ubuntu systems.
What is the significance of USN-7015-6 for Ubuntu users?
USN-7015-6 is significant as it resolves issues that could potentially impact email parsing functionality within applications relying on Python 2.7.