RHSA-2021:1633: Moderate: python3 security 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: CRLF injection via HTTP request method in httplib/http.client (CVE-2020-26116) python: Unsafe use of eval() on data retrieved via HTTP in the test suite (CVE-2020-27619) python: Stack-based buffer overflow in PyCArgrepr in ctypes/callproc.c (CVE-2021-3177) python: Web cache poisoning via urllib.parse.parseqsl and urllib.parse.parseqs by using a semicolon in query parameters (CVE-2021-23336) 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 8.4 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:1633?
The severity of RHSA-2021:1633 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:1633?
To fix RHSA-2021:1633, you should update to version 3.6.8-37.el8 of the affected packages.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:1633?
The affected packages in RHSA-2021:1633 include python3, platform-python, and several related libraries.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:1633?
There are no specified workarounds for RHSA-2021:1633; the recommended action is to apply the updates.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2021:1633?
RHSA-2021:1633 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 systems with the specified versions of Python packages.