==========================================================================
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6547-1
December 11, 2023

python3.11 vulnerability
==========================================================================

A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:

- Ubuntu 23.04

Summary:

Python could be made to bypass security measures if it processed a
malicious filename.

Software Description:
- python3.11: An interactive high-level object-oriented language

Details:

it was discovered that Python incorrectly handled null bytes when
normalizing pathnames. An attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass
certain filename checks.

Update instructions:

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:

Ubuntu 23.04:
   python3.11                      3.11.4-1~23.04.2

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References:
   https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6547-1
   CVE-2023-41105

Package Information:
   https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.11/3.11.4-1~23.04.2

Ubuntu 6547-1: Python vulnerability

December 11, 2023
Python could be made to bypass security measures if it processed a malicious filename.

Summary

A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 23.04 Summary: Python could be made to bypass security measures if it processed a malicious filename. Software Description: - python3.11: An interactive high-level object-oriented language Details: it was discovered that Python incorrectly handled null bytes when normalizing pathnames. An attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass certain filename checks.

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 23.04: python3.11 3.11.4-1~23.04.2 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6547-1

CVE-2023-41105

Severity
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6547-1

Package Information

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.11/3.11.4-1~23.04.2

Related News

8.Locks HexConnections CodeGlobe Esm H320
1 - 2 min read
The latest release of Debian , one of the oldest and most trusted distributions within the Linux ecosystem, redefines security, stability, and
20.Lock AbstractDigital Circular Esm H320
1 - 2 min read
The Ubuntu security team has recently discovered and addressed multiple vulnerabilities in the Apache HTTP Server. The vulnerabilities affected
1.Penguin Landscape Esm H320
1 - 2 min read
A critical vulnerability was discovered in the Linux kernel's netfilter subsystem, specifically within the nf_tables component, posing potential
19.Laptop Bed Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
The release of Google Chrome 124 addresses four vulnerabilities, including a critical security flaw that can enable attackers to execute arbitrary
23.Tablet Connections Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
The release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS , also known as Noble Numbat, brings various security enhancements and exciting new features . These improvements
4.Lock AbstractDigital Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
Tails 6.2 is a new Linux distribution release that expands its multilingual support and improves security features. The distribution is a
19.Laptop Bed Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
AlmaLinux 9.4 beta has been released and provides compelling reasons to consider it for desktop usage. While AlmaLinux is primarily known as a
32.Lock Code Circular Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
Linux admins and security practitioners face significant challenges in keeping their Linux systems secure amidst the constant threat of kernel bugs.
Sign Up

Get the Latest News & Insights

Sign up to get the latest security news affecting Linux and open source delivered straight to your inbox.

© 2024 Guardian Digital, Inc All Rights Reserved