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Debian 10 DLA-3175-1 Critical: Python 3.7 Buffer Overflow Issue

Nicky Mouha discovered a buffer overflow in '_sha3', the SHA-3 hashing function module used by 'hashlib' in Python 3.7. While the attacks require a large volume of data, they could potentially result . ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3175-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Stefano Rivera November 01, 2022 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : python3.7 Version : 3.7.3-2+deb10u4 CVE ID : CVE-2022-37454 Nicky Mouha discovered a buffer overflow in '_sha3', the SHA-3 hashing function module used by 'hashlib' in Python 3.7. While the attacks require a large volume of data, they could potentially result in remote code execution. For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version 3.7.3-2+deb10u4. We recommend that you upgrade your python3.7 packages. For the detailed security status of python3.7 please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker 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 . To enhance the security of your Python 3.7 setup, take necessary steps to resolve the buffer overflow vulnerability described in the associated advisory.. Python Security Update, Debian Advisory, Buffer Overflow Fix, Python Hash Module Update. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Nov 01, 2022 •Critical Debian LTS