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  • [gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 202008-01 ] Python: Multiple vulnerabilities

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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202008-01
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    Severity: Normal
    Title: Python: Multiple vulnerabilities
    Date: August 02, 2020
    Bugs: #728668, #732498
    ID: 202008-01

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    Synopsis
    ========

    Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Python, the worst of which
    could result in a Denial of Service condition.

    Background
    ==========

    Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming
    language.

    Affected packages
    =================

    -------------------------------------------------------------------
    Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
    -------------------------------------------------------------------
    1 dev-lang/python < 2.7.18-r1:2.7 >= 2.7.18-r1:2.7
    < 3.6.11-r2:3.6 >= 3.6.11-r2:3.6
    < 3.7.8-r2:3.7 >= 3.7.8-r2:3.7
    < 3.8.4-r1:3.8 >= 3.8.4-r1:3.8

    Description
    ===========

    Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Python. Please review
    the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

    Impact
    ======

    Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All Python 2.7 users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-2.7.18-r1"

    All Python 3.6 users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.6.11-r2"

    All Python 3.7 users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.7.8-r2"

    All Python 3.8 users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.8.4-r1"

    References
    ==========

    [ 1 ] CVE-2019-20907
    https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-20907
    [ 2 ] CVE-2020-14422
    https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14422

    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

    https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-01

    Concerns?
    =========

    Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
    confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
    importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

    License
    =======

    Copyright 2020 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
    belongs to its owner(s).

    The contents of this document are licensed under the
    Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5


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    Severity: Normal
    Title: Python: Multiple vulnerabilities
    Date: August 02, 2020
    Bugs: #728668, #732498
    ID: 202008-01

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    Synopsis
    ========

    Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Python, the worst of which
    could result in a Denial of Service condition.

    Background
    ==========

    Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming
    language.

    Affected packages
    =================

    -------------------------------------------------------------------
    Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
    -------------------------------------------------------------------
    1 dev-lang/python &lt; 2.7.18-r1:2.7 &gt;= 2.7.18-r1:2.7
    &lt; 3.6.11-r2:3.6 &gt;= 3.6.11-r2:3.6
    &lt; 3.7.8-r2:3.7 &gt;= 3.7.8-r2:3.7
    &lt; 3.8.4-r1:3.8 &gt;= 3.8.4-r1:3.8

    Description
    ===========

    Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Python. Please review
    the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

    Impact
    ======

    Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All Python 2.7 users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "&gt;=dev-lang/python-2.7.18-r1"

    All Python 3.6 users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "&gt;=dev-lang/python-3.6.11-r2"

    All Python 3.7 users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "&gt;=dev-lang/python-3.7.8-r2"

    All Python 3.8 users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "&gt;=dev-lang/python-3.8.4-r1"

    References
    ==========

    [ 1 ] CVE-2019-20907
    <a href="https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-20907" class="">https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-20907</a>
    [ 2 ] CVE-2020-14422
    <a href="https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14422" class="">https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14422</a>

    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

    <a href="https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-01" class="">https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-01</a>

    Concerns?
    =========

    Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
    confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
    importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
    <a href="mailto:security@gentoo.org" class="">security@gentoo.org</a> or alternatively, you may file a bug at
    <a href="https://bugs.gentoo.org" class="">https://bugs.gentoo.org</a>.

    License
    =======

    Copyright 2020 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
    belongs to its owner(s).

    The contents of this document are licensed under the
    Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

    <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5" class="">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5</a></pre><div class=""><br class=""></div></body></html>
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