Python: Multiple vulnerabilities — GLSA 202003-26

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

Affected packages

dev-lang/python on all architectures
Affected versions < 2.7.17
< 3.5.7
< 3.6.9
< 3.7.4
Unaffected versions >= 2.7.17
>= 3.5.7
>= 3.6.9
>= 3.7.4

Background

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

Description

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

Impact

A remote attacker could possibly perform a CRLF injection attack, obtain sensitive information, trick Python into sending cookies to the wrong domain or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Python 2.7.x users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-2.7.17:2.7"
 

All Python 3.5.x users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.5.7:3.5/3.5m"
 

All Python 3.6.x users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.6.9:3.6/3.6m"
 

All Python 3.7x users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.7.4:3.7/3.7m"
 

References

Release date
March 15, 2020

Latest revision
March 15, 2020: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
local, remote

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