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Debian 8: DLA-1852-1 Critical: Python Urllib Local File Access

debian lts
Calendar Grey July 11, 2019
Dist Debian Esm H88
Critical update for Debian 8 to fix urllib local file access issue in Python 3.4, affecting security.
The urllib library in Python ships support for a second, not well known URL scheme for accessing local files ("local_file://")

Summary

This update also fixes another regresssion introduced in the update
issued as DLA-1835-1 that broke installation of libpython3.4-testsuite.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
3.4.2-1+deb8u5.

We recommend that you upgrade your python3.4 packages.

For the detailed security status of python3.4 please refer to
its security tracker page at:

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

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Jonas Meurer








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Package: python3.4
Version: 3.4.2-1+deb8u5
CVE ID: CVE-2019-9948

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