RHSA-2021:4324: Moderate: python-psutil security update
psutil is a module providing an interface for retrieving information on all running processes and system utilization (CPU, memory, disks, network, users) in a portable way by using Python.Security Fix(es): python-psutil: double free because of refcount mishandling (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.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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:4324?
The severity of RHSA-2021:4324 is classified as important due to a double free vulnerability in the psutil module.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:4324?
To fix RHSA-2021:4324, you should update the affected packages to version 5.4.3-11.el8 or later.
What are the affected packages for RHSA-2021:4324?
The affected packages for RHSA-2021:4324 include python-psutil, python3-psutil, and their corresponding debug sources.
What is the vulnerability type for RHSA-2021:4324?
The vulnerability type for RHSA-2021:4324 is a memory management issue, specifically a double free caused by reference count mishandling.
When was RHSA-2021:4324 released?
RHSA-2021:4324 was released as a security advisory by Red Hat in December 2021.