A python-markdown2 security update has been released for SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 SP1.

openSUSE-SU-2020:0656-1: moderate: Security update for python-markdown2

openSUSE Security Update: Security update for python-markdown2
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Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2020:0656-1
Rating: moderate
References: #1171379
Cross-References: CVE-2020-11888
Affected Products:
openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP1
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An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:

This update for python-markdown2 fixes the following issues:

- CVE-2020-11888: Fixed unsanitized input for cross-site scripting
(boo#1171379)

This update was imported from the openSUSE:Leap:15.1:Update update project.

Patch Instructions:

To install this openSUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods
like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".

Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

- openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP1:

zypper in -t patch openSUSE-2020-656=1


Package List:

- openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP1 (noarch):

python2-markdown2-2.3.7-bp151.2.3.1
python3-markdown2-2.3.7-bp151.2.3.1

References:

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-11888.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1171379