RHSA-2020:4433: 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: XSS vulnerability in the documentation XML-RPC server in servertitle field (CVE-2019-16935) python: infinite loop in the tarfile module via crafted TAR archive (CVE-2019-20907) python: wrong backtracking in urllib.request.AbstractBasicAuthHandler allows for a ReDoS (CVE-2020-8492) python: DoS via inefficiency in IPv{4,6}Interface classes (CVE-2020-14422) 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 8.3 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2020:4433?
The severity of RHSA-2020:4433 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:4433?
To fix RHSA-2020:4433, upgrade the affected packages to version 3.6.8-31.el8 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:4433?
Affected packages include python3, platform-python, and their associated debug and devel packages.
Is RHSA-2020:4433 related to Python vulnerabilities?
Yes, RHSA-2020:4433 addresses vulnerabilities in Python package that could allow an attacker to achieve code execution.
What versions of Python are affected by RHSA-2020:4433?
Versions prior to 3.6.8-31.el8 of Python are affected by RHSA-2020:4433.