RHSA-2023:6659: Moderate: python3.9 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: python3.9 (3.9.18). (BZ#2210783)Security Fix(es): python: tarfile module directory traversal (CVE-2007-4559) 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:6659?
The severity of RHSA-2023:6659 is categorized as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:6659?
To fix RHSA-2023:6659, update the affected packages to version 3.9.18-1.el9_3.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:6659?
The affected packages include python3.9, python3, python3-devel, python3-libs, and several others listed in the advisory.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2023:6659?
No official workaround is provided for RHSA-2023:6659; updating is recommended.
When was RHSA-2023:6659 released?
RHSA-2023:6659 was released on October 18, 2023.