ALSA-2022:8493 - Important: python3.9 security update
Summary
ALSA-2022:8493: Important: python3.9 security update. Affects python-unversioned-command versions < 3.9.14-1.el9_1.1. Fixed in 3.9.14-1.el9_1.1. 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 vulnerability (CVE-2022-42919) in Python allows for local privilege escalation via the multiprocessing forkserver start method. This vulnerability can potentially allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system. The impact and CVSS score of this vulnerability are not provided in the available information.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.9.14-1.el9_1.1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
No workaround is mentioned in the available information.
Conclusion
The Python packages mentioned in the vulnerability details are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the affected packages to version 3.9.14-1.el9_1.1 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is not provided in the available information.
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No information about known exploits is provided in the available details.
No, the CVSS score is not mentioned in the available information.
You can refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section of the vulnerability details for more information.
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