USN-7280-1: Python vulnerability

Published Feb 20, 2025
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Updated

It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled parsing domain names that included square brackets. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attack.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.12<3.12.7-1ubuntu2
3.12.7-1ubuntu2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.12-minimal<3.12.7-1ubuntu2
3.12.7-1ubuntu2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.12<3.12.3-1ubuntu0.5
3.12.3-1ubuntu0.5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.12-minimal<3.12.3-1ubuntu0.5
3.12.3-1ubuntu0.5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.10<3.10.12-1~22.04.9
3.10.12-1~22.04.9
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.10-minimal<3.10.12-1~22.04.9
3.10.12-1~22.04.9
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.8<3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.15
3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/python3.8-minimal<3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.15
3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

Feb 20, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability associated with USN-7280-1?

USN-7280-1 describes a flaw in Python's handling of domain name parsing that may allow remote attackers to conduct Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks.

2

What is the severity of USN-7280-1?

The severity of USN-7280-1 is considered critical due to the potential for SSRF attacks.

3

How do I fix USN-7280-1?

To fix USN-7280-1, users should update Python to versions 3.12.7-1ubuntu2, 3.10.12-1~22.04.9, or 3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.15 depending on their Ubuntu version.

4

Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-7280-1?

USN-7280-1 affects Ubuntu versions 20.04, 22.04, and 24.10.

5

What is the potential impact of not addressing USN-7280-1?

Failure to address USN-7280-1 could result in exploited SSRF vulnerabilities leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of internal resources.

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