GLSA 201503-10: Python: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	Python: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	03/18/2015
Bugs:	#495224, #500518, #505068, #506084, #514686, #523792, #532232
ID:	201503-10

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Python, the worst of which could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Background

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

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
dev-lang/python	< 3.3.5-r1	>= 3.3.5-r1	All supported architectures

Description

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

Impact

A context-dependent attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Python 3.3 users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.3.5-r1"

All Python 2.7 users should upgrade to the latest version:


      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-2.7.9-r1"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201503-10.xml

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.