The fix for CVE-2024-6923 in the python3.9 source package which was released as part of a suite of updates in DLA 3980-1 [0] introduced safer processing of input in the email module to order to increase the security around email header injection attacks. . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-4010-1
Several security issues were fixed in Python.. ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7015-1 September 16, 2024 python3.10, python3.12, python3.8 vulnerabilities ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Summary: Several security issues were fixed in Python. Software Description: - python3.12: An interactive high-level object-oriented language - 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 email module incorrectly parsed email addresses that contain special characters. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass certain protection mechanisms. (CVE-2023-27043) It was discovered that Python allowed excessive backtracking while parsing certain tarfile headers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Python to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-6232) It was discovered that the Python email module incorrectly quoted newlines for email headers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform header injection. (CVE-2024-6923) It was discovered that the Python http.cookies module incorrectly handled parsing cookies that contained backslashes for quoted characters. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Python to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-7592) It was discovered that the Python zipfile module incorrectly handled certain malformed zip files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Python to stop responding, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-8088) Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 24.04LTS python3.12 3.12.3-1ubuntu0.2 python3.12-minimal 3.12.3-1ubuntu0.2 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS python3.10 3.10.12-1~22.04.6 python3.10-minimal 3.10.12-1~22.04.6 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS python3.8 3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.12 python3.8-minimal 3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.12 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7015-1 CVE-2023-27043, CVE-2024-6232, CVE-2024-6923, CVE-2024-7592, CVE-2024-8088 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.12/3.12.3-1ubuntu0.2 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.10/3.10.12-1~22.04.6 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python3.8/3.8.10-0ubuntu1~20.04.12 . The latest Ubuntu release fixes several Python vulnerabilities. Upgrade your system promptly to safeguard against potential remote exploits. Ubuntu Security, Python Updates, Python Security Fixes, Remote Attacks, Security Notices. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team
A vulnerability was discovered in Python, an interactive high-level object-oriented language. . Package : python2.7 Version : 2.7.9-2+deb8u5 CVE ID : CVE-2019-16056 A vulnerability was discovered in Python, an interactive high-level object-oriented language. CVE-2019-16056 The email module wrongly parses email addresses that contain multiple @ characters. An application that uses the email module and implements some kind of checks on the From/To headers of a message could be tricked into accepting an email address that should be denied. For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version 2.7.9-2+deb8u5. We recommend that you upgrade your python2.7 packages. Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS . A patch is vital for improving Python 2.7's email module by fixing a parsing error that permits invalid email addresses, enhancing validation and reliability. Debian LTS, python2.7, security update, email parsing, CVE-2019-16056. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
A vulnerability was discovered in Python, an interactive high-level object-oriented language. . Package : python3.4 Version : 3.4.2-1+deb8u7 CVE ID : CVE-2019-16056 A vulnerability was discovered in Python, an interactive high-level object-oriented language. CVE-2019-16056 The email module wrongly parses email addresses that contain multiple @ characters. An application that uses the email module and implements some kind of checks on the From/To headers of a message could be tricked into accepting an email address that should be denied. For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version 3.4.2-1+deb8u7. We recommend that you upgrade your python3.4 packages. Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS . A safety notice for Debian Long Term Support highlights a flaw in Python 3.4's email address parsing that could cause security issues. Users should update now. Debian, python, security advisory, email parsing, upgrade recommendation. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team
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