RHSA-2023:6494: Moderate: python3.11 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.The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: python3.11 (3.11.5). (BZ#2210785)Security Fix(es): python: tarfile module directory traversal (CVE-2007-4559) python: file path truncation at \0 characters (CVE-2023-41105) 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 9.3 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2023:6494?
The severity of RHSA-2023:6494 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:6494?
To fix RHSA-2023:6494, upgrade the affected packages to version 3.11.5-1.el9_3.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:6494?
RHSA-2023:6494 affects multiple packages including python3.11, python3.11-devel, and python3.11-libs.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2023:6494?
A workaround for RHSA-2023:6494 is not recommended; the installation of the updated packages is advised.
What systems are impacted by RHSA-2023:6494?
RHSA-2023:6494 impacts systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions that include python3.11 prior to 3.11.5-1.el9_3.