RHSA-2022:1986: 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: ftplib should not use the host from the PASV response (CVE-2021-4189) python: urllib: HTTP client possible infinite loop on a 100 Continue response (CVE-2021-3737) 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 8.6 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:1986?
The severity of RHSA-2022:1986 is classified based on the vulnerabilities addressed in the affected Python packages.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:1986?
To fix RHSA-2022:1986, update Python packages to the remedial version 3.6.8-45.el8.
Which software is affected by RHSA-2022:1986?
RHSA-2022:1986 affects several packages, including python3, platform-python, and their associated variants.
What types of vulnerabilities does RHSA-2022:1986 address?
RHSA-2022:1986 addresses security vulnerabilities related to Python's functionality and its libraries.
Is there a specific version required for the fix of RHSA-2022:1986?
Yes, the specific version required for the fix of RHSA-2022:1986 is 3.6.8-45.el8.