RHSA-2021:4455: Low: python-pip security update
pip is a package management system used to install and manage software packages written in Python. Many packages can be found in the Python Package Index (PyPI). pip is a recursive acronym that can stand for either "Pip Installs Packages" or "Pip Installs Python". <br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> python-pip: Incorrect handling of unicode separators in git references (CVE-2021-3572)</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.<br>Additional Changes:<br>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-2021:4455?
The severity of RHSA-2021:4455 is classified as low.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:4455?
To fix RHSA-2021:4455, update the affected packages to version 9.0.3-20.el8 or later.
What packages are affected by RHSA-2021:4455?
The affected packages include python-pip, platform-python-pip, python3-pip, and python3-pip-wheel.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:4455?
There are no specific workarounds recommended for RHSA-2021:4455; applying the updates is advised.
What systems are impacted by RHSA-2021:4455?
RHSA-2021:4455 impacts systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 with the specified versions of the pip packages.