RHSA-2020:2583: Moderate: OpenShift Container Platform 4.4.9 python-psutil security update

Published Jun 22, 2020
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Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform is Red Hat's cloud computingKubernetes application platform solution designed for on-premise or privatecloud deployments.Security Fix(es): python-psutil: A double free issue has been discovered in python-psutil that may allow a local attacker to get code execution with the privileges of the user running the python-psutil application. (CVE-2019-18874) 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.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/python-psutil<5.6.6-1.el7a
5.6.6-1.el7a
redhat/python-psutil-debuginfo<5.6.6-1.el7a
5.6.6-1.el7a
redhat/python2-psutil<5.6.6-1.el7a
5.6.6-1.el7a

Remediation

Event History

Jun 22, 2020
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:2583?

The severity of RHSA-2020:2583 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:2583?

To fix RHSA-2020:2583, you should update python-psutil, python-psutil-debuginfo, or python2-psutil to version 5.6.6-1.el7a.

3

What issue is addressed in RHSA-2020:2583?

RHSA-2020:2583 addresses a double free vulnerability in python-psutil.

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:2583?

The affected packages in RHSA-2020:2583 include python-psutil, python-psutil-debuginfo, and python2-psutil.

5

Where can I find more information about RHSA-2020:2583?

More information about RHSA-2020:2583 can be found in the Red Hat security advisories.

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