Important: python3.9 security update
Summary
ALSA-2024:4078: Important: python3.9 security update. Affects python-unversioned-command versions < 3.9.18-3.el9_4.1. Fixed in 3.9.18-3.el9_4.1. How to fix ↓
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Background
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.
Vulnerability Detail
The python package is affected by two security vulnerabilities:
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Path traversal on tempfile.TemporaryDirectory (CVE-2023-6597): This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform a path traversal attack, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive files.
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The zipfile module is vulnerable to zip-bombs leading to denial of service (CVE-2024-0450): This vulnerability allows an attacker to create a malicious zip file that can cause excessive resource consumption, leading to a denial of service condition.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.9.18-3.el9_4.1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo dnf update python-unversioned-commandTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
In conclusion, the python package is affected by two security vulnerabilities, including a path traversal vulnerability and a zip-bomb vulnerability. It is crucial to update the python package to the latest version to mitigate these vulnerabilities and ensure the security of the system.
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FAQ
The path traversal vulnerability can allow an attacker to access sensitive files on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of information or further compromise of the system.
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At the moment, there are no known workarounds for these vulnerabilities. It is recommended to update the python package to the latest version as soon as possible.
The CVSS scores for these vulnerabilities have not been provided in the available information.
The discoverer of these vulnerabilities has not been mentioned in the available information.
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