QID 198529

Date Published: 2021-10-13

QID 198529: Ubuntu Security Notification for Python Vulnerability (USN-4973-2)

Usn-4973-1 fixed this vulnerability previously, but it was re-introduced in python3the python stdlib ipaddress api incorrectly handled octal strings.

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8 in focal because of the sru in lp: #1928057.
This update fixes the problem.
A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform a wide variety of attacks, including bypassing certain access restrictions..

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Ubuntu advisory: USN-4973-2 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 198529

    CVE-2021-29921 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    USN-4973-2 Ubuntu Linux URL Logo ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4973-2
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