GLSA 202101-18: Python: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	Python: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	01/24/2021
Bugs:	#749339, #759928, #766189
ID:	202101-18

Synopsis

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

Background

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

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
dev-lang/python	< 2.7.18-r6	>= 2.7.18-r6	All supported architectures

Description

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

Impact

A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, or cause a Denial of Service condition.

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-r5"

All Python 3.6 users should upgrade to the latest version:


      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.6.12-r1"

All Python 3.7 users should upgrade to the latest version:


      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.7.9-r1"

All Python 3.8 users should upgrade to the latest version:


      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.8.6-r1"

All Python 3.9 users should upgrade to the latest version:


      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.9.0-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-202101-18.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.