==========================================================================
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6928-1
July 30, 2024

python3.10, python3.8 vulnerabilities
==========================================================================

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

- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Summary:

Several security issues were fixed in Python.

Software Description:
- python3.10: An interactive high-level object-oriented language
- python3.8: An interactive high-level object-oriented language

Details:

It was discovered that the Python ssl module contained a memory race
condition when handling the APIs to obtain the CA certificates and
certificate store statistics. This could possibly result in applications
obtaining wrong results, leading to various SSL issues. (CVE-2024-0397)

It was discovered that the Python ipaddress module contained incorrect
information about which IP address ranges were considered "private" or
"globally reachable". This could possibly result in applications applying
incorrect security policies. (CVE-2024-4032)

Update instructions:

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

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
   python3.10                      3.10.12-1~22.04.5
   python3.10-minimal              3.10.12-1~22.04.5

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
   python3.8                       3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.11
   python3.8-minimal               3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.11

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

References:
   https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6928-1
   CVE-2024-0397, CVE-2024-4032

Package Information:
   https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.10/3.10.12-1~22.04.5
   https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.8/3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.11

Ubuntu 6928-1: Python Security Advisory Updates

July 30, 2024
Several security issues were fixed in Python.

Summary

A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Summary: Several security issues were fixed in Python. Software Description: - python3.10: An interactive high-level object-oriented language - python3.8: An interactive high-level object-oriented language Details: It was discovered that the Python ssl module contained a memory race condition when handling the APIs to obtain the CA certificates and certificate store statistics. This could possibly result in applications obtaining wrong results, leading to various SSL issues. (CVE-2024-0397) It was discovered that the Python ipaddress module contained incorrect information about which IP address ranges were considered "private" or "globally reachable". This could possibly result in applications applying incorrect security policies. (CVE-2024-4032)

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS python3.10 3.10.12-1~22.04.5 python3.10-minimal 3.10.12-1~22.04.5 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS python3.8 3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.11 python3.8-minimal 3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.11 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6928-1

CVE-2024-0397, CVE-2024-4032

Severity
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6928-1

Package Information

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.10/3.10.12-1~22.04.5 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.8/3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.11

Related News

Fighting Back Against Hadooken Malware by Strengthening WebLogic Security
2 - 4 min read
Cybercriminals have been relentlessly attacking the digital landscape, aiming to exploit vulnerabilities in well-known systems. One such exploit is
CISA Sounds Alarm on Newly Exploited Vulnerabilities: Is Your System at Risk?
3 - 5 min read
CISA regularly publishes updates regarding vulnerabilities that present severe threats to global cybersecurity. Recently, CISA added three
Defending Against Remote Code Execution in Google Chrome: A Critical Update
2 - 3 min read
Google Chrome, a widely used web browser, serves millions of internet users by connecting them to the online world. Unfortunately, severe
Navigating the Linux Kernel
2 - 4 min read
The Linux operating system, widely acclaimed for its robustness and security , recently received widespread media attention due to a significant
Staying a Step Ahead of Adversaries: Mitigating Chromium
2 - 4 min read
Google Chrome, one of the world's most widely used web browsers, has recently been scrutinized due to the discovery of multiple Chromium
Unmasking Cicada3301: Examining the Threat of the New Rust-Based Ransomware
2 - 4 min read
Ransomware has long been a severe threat to organizations and admins alike. Recently, cybersecurity researchers discovered a new variant called
Buffer Overflow Exploits in Linux: Origins, Impact, and Countermeasures
3 - 6 min read
Buffer overflow vulnerabilities have long been one of the biggest headaches in computer security, especially on Linux operating systems that power
8 Expert-Recommended Security Practices to Fortify Your Linux Systems
4 - 8 min read
As a Linux admin or an infosec professional, you understand how the security landscape changes due to evolving threats, newly discovered

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