USN-7280-1: Python vulnerability
First published: Thu Feb 20 2025(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 | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3.12 | <3.12.7-1ubuntu2 | 3.12.7-1ubuntu2 |
| Xfce Application Finder | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3.12-minimal | <3.12.7-1ubuntu2 | 3.12.7-1ubuntu2 |
| Xfce Application Finder | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3.12 | <3.12.3-1ubuntu0.5 | 3.12.3-1ubuntu0.5 |
| Xfce Application Finder | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3.12-minimal | <3.12.3-1ubuntu0.5 | 3.12.3-1ubuntu0.5 |
| Xfce Application Finder | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3.10 | <3.10.12-1~22.04.9 | 3.10.12-1~22.04.9 |
| Xfce Application Finder | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3.10-minimal | <3.10.12-1~22.04.9 | 3.10.12-1~22.04.9 |
| Xfce Application Finder | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3.8 | <3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.15 | 3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.15 |
| Xfce Application Finder | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3.8-minimal | <3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.15 | 3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.15 |
| Xfce Application Finder | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-0938
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7348-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7348-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.12/3.12.7-1ubuntu2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.12/3.12.3-1ubuntu0.5
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.10/3.10.12-1~22.04.9
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.8/3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.15
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7280-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the severity of USN-7280-1?
The severity of USN-7280-1 is considered critical due to the potential for SSRF attacks.
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.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-7280-1?
USN-7280-1 affects Ubuntu versions 20.04, 22.04, and 24.10.
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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