SUSE: 2020:2275-1 Moderate: Python Infinite Loop Threat Fixed
suse
August 19, 2020
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available
Summary
This update for python fixes the following issues: - CVE-2019-20907: Avoid a possible infinite loop caused by specifically crafted tarballs (bsc#1174091). Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12-SP5: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-WE-12-SP5-2020-2275=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SERVER-12-SP5-2020-2275=1 - SUSE Enterprise Storage 5: zypper in -t patch SUSE-Storage-5-2020-2275=1 Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12-SP5 (x86_64): python-base-debuginfo-2.7.17-28.48.1 python-base-debugsource-2.7.17-28.48.1
Topics Covered
References
#1174091
Cross- CVE-2019-20907
Affected Products:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12-SP5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5
SUSE Enterprise Storage 5
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-20907.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1174091
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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2020:2275-1
Rating: moderate
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