Low: python3 security update
Summary
ALSA-2024:4766: Low: python3 security update. Affects python3.11 versions < 3.11.7-1.el9_4.3. Fixed in 3.11.7-1.el9_4.3. 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 vulnerability (CVE-2024-4032) in Python allows for incorrect IPv4 and IPv6 private ranges. This vulnerability could potentially lead to security breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.11.7-1.el9_4.3
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
The Python package is vulnerable to an issue that allows for incorrect IPv4 and IPv6 private ranges. It is recommended to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk of security breaches and unauthorized access.
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FAQ
Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language.
This vulnerability could lead to security breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Python package to version 3.11.7-1.el9_4.3 or later.
No specific workarounds have been mentioned for this vulnerability.
For more details about the security issue, including the impact, CVSS score, and acknowledgments, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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