Moderate: python3.9 security update
Summary
ALSA-2023:6659: Moderate: python3.9 security update. Affects python-unversioned-command versions < 3.9.18-1.el9_3. Fixed in 3.9.18-1.el9_3. 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 tarfile module in Python is vulnerable to directory traversal, which allows an attacker to access files outside of the intended directory. This can lead to unauthorized access, information disclosure, and potential remote code execution.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.9.18-1.el9_3
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 →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is necessary to update the python3.9 package to the fixed version.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is important to update the python3.9 package to version 3.9.18 or later to mitigate the directory traversal vulnerability. Failure to do so may result in unauthorized access, information disclosure, and potential remote code execution. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows an attacker to access files outside of the intended directory, potentially leading to unauthorized access, information disclosure, and remote code execution.
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The CVSS score for this vulnerability has not been provided in the available information.
There are no known exploits for this vulnerability at the time of this advisory.
You can refer to the CVE page for CVE-2007-4559 for more details about this vulnerability.
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