RHSA-2023:6914: Moderate: python3.11-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".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 8.9 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2023:6914?
The severity of RHSA-2023:6914 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:6914?
To fix RHSA-2023:6914, update to the package version 22.3.1-4.el8 for python3.11-pip and python3.11-pip-wheel.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:6914?
The affected packages by RHSA-2023:6914 include python3.11-pip and python3.11-pip-wheel up to version 22.3.1-4.el8.
When was RHSA-2023:6914 released?
RHSA-2023:6914 was released in response to identified security vulnerabilities in pip.
What is pip and why is RHSA-2023:6914 important?
Pip is a package management system for Python, and RHSA-2023:6914 addresses vulnerabilities that could affect the installation and management of Python packages.