USN-7212-1: Python 2.7 vulnerabilities

Published Jan 16, 2025
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Updated

It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain ZIP files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2019-9674) 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) It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain crafted ZIP files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to crash the program, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-0450)

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7<2.7.18-13ubuntu1.5+esm3
2.7.18-13ubuntu1.5+esm3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7-minimal<2.7.18-13ubuntu1.5+esm3
2.7.18-13ubuntu1.5+esm3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7<2.7.18-1~20.04.7+esm4
2.7.18-1~20.04.7+esm4
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python2.7-minimal<2.7.18-1~20.04.7+esm4
2.7.18-1~20.04.7+esm4
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

Jan 16, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7212-1?

The severity of USN-7212-1 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability affecting Python in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

2

How do I fix USN-7212-1?

To fix USN-7212-1, upgrade to the Python version 2.7.18-13ubuntu1.5+esm3 or later on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

3

Which systems are affected by USN-7212-1?

USN-7212-1 affects Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Python versions prior to 2.7.18-13ubuntu1.5+esm3.

4

What causes the vulnerability USN-7212-1?

USN-7212-1 is caused by Python incorrectly handling certain ZIP files, leading to potential denial of service.

5

Is USN-7212-1 applicable to other versions of Ubuntu?

USN-7212-1 specifically affects Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and does not apply to earlier versions.

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