GLSA 201811-02: Python: Buffer overflow

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Severity:	normal
Title:	Python: Buffer overflow
Date:	11/09/2018
Bugs:	#647862
ID:	201811-02

Synopsis

A buffer overflow in Python might allow remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service condition.

Background

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

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
dev-lang/python	< 2.7.15	>= 2.7.15	All supported architectures

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability have been discovered in Python. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker, in special situations such as function as a service, could violate a trust boundary and cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Python users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-2.7.15"

References

CVE-2018-1000030

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201811-02.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.