RHSA-2021:4161: Moderate: python-jinja2 security update
The python-jinja2 package contains Jinja2, a template engine written in pure Python. Jinja2 provides a Django inspired non-XML syntax but supports inline expressions and an optional sandboxed environment. Security Fix(es): python-jinja2: ReDoS vulnerability due to the sub-pattern (CVE-2020-28493) 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 8.5 Release Notes linked from the References section.
Affected Software
Remediation
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:4161?
The severity of RHSA-2021:4161 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:4161?
To fix RHSA-2021:4161, update the python-jinja2 or python3-jinja2 packages to version 2.10.1-3.el8.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2021:4161 address?
RHSA-2021:4161 addresses a ReDoS (Regular Expression Denial of Service) vulnerability in the python-jinja2 package.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:4161?
The affected packages in RHSA-2021:4161 are python-jinja2 and python3-jinja2 up to version 2.10.1-3.el8.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:4161?
There is no official workaround for RHSA-2021:4161; the recommended action is to apply the security update.