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Debian LTS DLA-2000-1: pam-python Local Escalation Threat Fix

debian lts
Calendar Grey November 23, 2019
Dist Debian Esm H88
To protect your system's integrity, update pam-python in Debian Jessie to resolve vulnerabilities that could allow local privilege escalation.
It was discovered that pam-python, a PAM Module that runs the Python interpreter, has an issue in regard to the default environment variable handling of Python

Summary

We recommend that you upgrade your pam-python packages.

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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Package: pam-python
Version: 1.0.4-1.1+deb8u1
CVE ID: CVE-2019-16729
Debian Bug: 942514

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