A Python security update has been released for Gentoo Linux.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202003-26
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Python: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: March 15, 2020
Bugs: #676700, #680246, #680298, #684838, #689822
ID: 202003-26
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Python, the worst of which
could result in a Denial of Service condition.
Background
==========
Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming
language.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-lang/python < 2.7.17:2.7 >= 2.7.17:2.7
< 3.5.7:3.5/3.5m >= 3.5.7:3.5/3.5m
< 3.6.9:3.6/3.6m >= 3.6.9:3.6/3.6m
< 3.7.4:3.7/3.7m >= 3.7.4:3.7/3.7m
Description
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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
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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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
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[ 1 ] CVE-2018-20852
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-20852
[ 2 ] CVE-2019-5010
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5010
[ 3 ] CVE-2019-9636
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9636
[ 4 ] CVE-2019-9740
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9740
[ 5 ] CVE-2019-9947
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9947
[ 6 ] CVE-2019-9948
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9948
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-26
Concerns?
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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.
License
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Copyright 2020 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
