Debian LTS: DLA-1519-1 Critical Python 2.7 Denial Of Service

CPython (aka Python) is vulnerable to an integer overflow in the
PyString_DecodeEscape function in stringobject.c, resulting in
heap-based buffer overflow (and possible arbitrary code execution)

CVE-2018-1060

python is vulnerable to catastrophic backtracking in pop3lib's
apop() method. An attacker could use this flaw to cause denial of
service.

CVE-2018-1061

python is vulnerable to catastrophic backtracking in the
difflib.IS_LINE_JUNK method. An attacker could use this flaw to
cause denial of service.

CVE-2018-1000802

Python Software Foundation Python (CPython) version 2.7 contains a
CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a
Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in shutil module
(make_archive function) that can result in Denial of service,
Information gain via injection of arbitrary files on the system or
entire drive. This attack appear to be exploitable via Passage of
unfiltered user input to the function.