QID 240523

Date Published: 2022-07-04

QID 240523: Red Hat Update for python (RHSA-2022:5235)

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.

Security Fix(es):
  • python: crlf injection via http request method in httplib/http.client (cve-2020-26116)
  • python-urllib3: crlf injection via http request method (cve-2020-26137)
  • python: stack-based buffer overflow in pycarg_repr in _ctypes/callproc.c (cve-2021-3177)

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  • Red Hat enterprise linux server 7 x86_64
  • Red Hat enterprise linux workstation 7 x86_64
  • Red Hat enterprise linux desktop 7 x86_64
  • Red Hat enterprise linux for ibm z systems 7 s390x
  • Red Hat enterprise linux for power, big endian 7 ppc64
  • Red Hat enterprise linux for scientific computing 7 x86_64
  • Red Hat enterprise linux for power, little endian 7 ppc64le



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Red Hat security advisory RHSA-2022:5235 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 240523

    CVE-2020-26116 | CVE-2020-26137 | CVE-2021-3177 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    RHSA-2022:5235 Red Hat Enterprise Linux URL Logo access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:5235
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