RHSA-2020:1764: Moderate: python3 security and bug fix update
Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language, which includes modules, classes, exceptions, very high level dynamic data types and dynamic typing. Python supports interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various windowing systems. Security Fix(es): python: Cookie domain check returns incorrect results (CVE-2018-20852) python: email.utils.parseaddr wrongly parses email addresses (CVE-2019-16056) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:1764?
RHSA-2020:1764 has been classified asImportant due to potential impacts on system integrity and security.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:1764?
To fix RHSA-2020:1764, update the affected packages to the recommended version 3.6.8-23.el8.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:1764?
The affected packages in RHSA-2020:1764 include python3, platform-python, and several related libraries.
Is RHSA-2020:1764 applicable to all systems?
RHSA-2020:1764 is specifically applicable to systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 with the affected Python packages.
When was RHSA-2020:1764 released?
RHSA-2020:1764 was released on July 30, 2020.