Low: python-pip security update
Summary
ALSA-2021:4455: Low: python-pip security update. Affects python3-pip versions < 9.0.3-20.el8. Fixed in 9.0.3-20.el8. How to fix ↓
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Background
pip is a package management system used to install and manage software packages written in Python. It is widely used in the Python community and provides easy access to a vast number of packages available in the Python Package Index (PyPI). pip is a recursive acronym that can stand for either "Pip Installs Packages" or "Pip Installs Python".
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified in python-pip is related to the incorrect handling of unicode separators in git references. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2021-3572. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or perform other malicious activities. The impact of this vulnerability can vary depending on the context in which python-pip is used. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for this vulnerability is not provided in the available information.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
9.0.3-20.el8
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo dnf update python3-pipTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
In conclusion, the python-pip package is affected by a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or perform other malicious activities. It is recommended to update the package to version 9.0.3-20.el8 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
python-pip is a package management system used to install and manage software packages written in Python. It provides an easy way to access and install packages from the Python Package Index (PyPI).
The impact of this vulnerability can vary depending on the context in which python-pip is used. An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code or perform other malicious activities.
You can use Vulert's playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability. Simply upload your manifest file (e.g., package-lock.json) and Vulert will analyze it in real-time.
The available information does not provide a specific CVSS score for this vulnerability.
You can refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section of the vulnerability details for more information about this vulnerability.
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