RHSA-2023:6793: Important: rh-python38-python 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: rh-python38-python (3.8.18), rh-python38-python-cryptography (2.8), rh-python38-python-pip (19.3.1), rh-python38-python-requests (2.22.0), rh-python38-python-setuptools (41.6.0), rh-python38-python-wheel (0.33.6).Security Fix(es): python: urllib.parse url blocklisting bypass (CVE-2023-24329) python: TLS handshake bypass (CVE-2023-40217) python: tarfile module directory traversal (CVE-2007-4559) pypa-setuptools: Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) in packageindex.py (CVE-2022-40897) python-wheel: remote attackers can cause denial of service via attacker controlled input to wheel cli (CVE-2022-40898) python: CPU denial of service via inefficient IDNA decoder (CVE-2022-45061) python-cryptography: memory corruption via immutable objects (CVE-2023-23931) python-requests: Unintended leak of Proxy-Authorization header (CVE-2023-32681) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:6793?
The severity of RHSA-2023:6793 is determined to be critical.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:6793?
You can fix RHSA-2023:6793 by updating the affected packages to the recommended versions as specified in the advisory.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:6793?
The affected packages include rh-python38-python, rh-python38-python-cryptography, rh-python38-python-pip, and several others listed in the advisory.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2023:6793?
There are no documented workarounds for RHSA-2023:6793; updating the packages is the recommended action.
When was RHSA-2023:6793 released?
RHSA-2023:6793 was released on a specific date which can be confirmed from the advisory.