QID 710014

Date Published: 2021-05-05

QID 710014: Gentoo Linux Python Multiple Vulnerabilities (GLSA 202104-04)

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Python, the worst of which might allow attackers to access sensitive information.

Affected Package: dev-lang/python

Affected version: Prior to 3.9.2_p1

Note: The preceding description block is extracted directly from the security advisory. Using automation, we have attempted to clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.

This vulnerability could be exploited to change contents or configuration on the system. Additionally this vulnerability can also be used to cause a denial of service in the form of interruptions in resource availability.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.9 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4 severity.
    • Solution
    The Vendor has released security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit 202104-04
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 710014

    CVE-2021-23336 | CVE-2021-3426 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    202104-04 URL Logo security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-04
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