Gentoo: GLSA-201811-02 Normal: Python Buffer Overflow DoS Threat
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November 9, 2018
A buffer overflow in Python might allow remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service condition.
Summary
A buffer overflow vulnerability have been discovered in Python. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Resolution
All Python users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-2.7.15"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2018-1000030 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000030
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-02
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Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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Severity: Normal
Title: Python: Buffer overflow
Date: November 09, 2018
Bugs: #647862
ID: 201811-02
Background
Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming
language.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-lang/python < 2.7.15 >= 2.7.15
Impact
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A remote attacker, in special situations such as function as a service,
could violate a trust boundary and cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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