Ubuntu 6394-1: Python vulnerability
Summary
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) Summary: Python could be made to execute arbitrary code if it received a specially crafted script. Software Description: - python3.5: An interactive high-level object-oriented language Details: It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain scripts. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash.
Update Instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): python3.5 3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13+esm10 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6394-1
CVE-2022-48560
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