Python: Multiple vulnerabilities — GLSA 202008-01

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 < 2.7.18-r1
< 3.6.11-r2
< 3.7.8-r2
< 3.8.4-r1
Unaffected versions >= 2.7.18-r1
>= 3.6.11-r2
>= 3.7.8-r2
>= 3.8.4-r1

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

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

Release date
August 02, 2020

Latest revision
August 02, 2020: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
remote

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