RHSA-2021:3366: 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. <br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> python: CRLF injection via HTTP request method in httplib/http.client (CVE-2020-26116)</li> 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.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3366?
The vulnerability RHSA-2021:3366 is classified as moderate in severity.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:3366?
To remediate RHSA-2021:3366, update the affected packages to version 3.6.8-24.el8_2 or later.
What packages are affected by RHSA-2021:3366?
RHSA-2021:3366 affects various Python packages including python3, platform-python, and their related debug and development packages.
Is my system vulnerable if I have Python 3.6.8-24.el8_2 installed?
If you have Python version 3.6.8-24.el8_2 or earlier installed, your system is vulnerable to the issues addressed in RHSA-2021:3366.
What types of issues does RHSA-2021:3366 address?
RHSA-2021:3366 addresses vulnerabilities related to HTTP header injection in Python.