Linux Advisory Watch: August 5, 2022

Happy Friday fellow Linux geeks! This week, important updates have been issued for Python, the Linux kernel and Vim. Read on to learn about these vulnerabilities and how to secure your system against them. 

 

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Yours in Open Source,

Python The Discovery  It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain inputs (CVE-2015-20107). The Impact An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. The Fix A Python security update fixes this vulnerability. We recommend that you update as soon as possible to protect against attacks and compromise. Your Related Advisories: Register to Customize Your Advisories

Linux Kernel The Discovery  Several important security issues were found in the Linux kernel (CVE-2022-0500, CVE-2022-1734, CVE-2022-1789, CVE-2022-1974, CVE-2022-1975 and CVE-2022-33981). The Impact These flaws could result in the execution of arbitrary code or denial of service (DoS) attacks. The Fix A security update for the Linux kernel mitigates these bugs. We recommend that you update now to protect the security, integrity and availability of your systems. Your Related Advisories: Register to Customize Your Advisories

Vim The Discovery It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled memory access (CVE-2022-2000, CVE-2022-2207 and CVE-2022-2210). The Impact An attacker could potentially use this issue to cause the corruption of sensitive information, a crash, or arbitrary code execution. The Fix An update has been released for Vim that fixes these vulnerabilities. We recommend that you update promptly to secure your systems and your sensitive information. Your Related Advisories: Register to Customize Your Advisories