[ GLSA 202104-04 ] Python: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 202104-04
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  Severity: Normal
     Title: Python: Multiple vulnerabilities
      Date: April 30, 2021
      Bugs: #770853, #779841, #779844
        ID: 202104-04

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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Python, the worst of which
might allow attackers to access sensitive information.

Background
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Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming
language.

Affected packages
=================

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      Package              /     Vulnerable     /            Unaffected
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   1  dev-lang/python             < 3.9.2_p1          >= 2.7.18_p8:2.7
                                                      >= 3.6.13_p1:3.6
                                                      >= 3.7.10_p1:3.7
                                                       >= 3.8.8_p1:3.8
                                                       >= 3.9.2_p1:3.9

Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Python. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact
======

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
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All Python 2.7 users should upgrade to the latest version:

   # emerge --sync
   # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-2.7.18_p8"

All Python 3.6 users should upgrade to the latest version:

   # emerge --sync
   # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.6.13_p1"

All Python 3.7 users should upgrade to the latest version:

   # emerge --sync
   # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.7.10_p1"

All Python 3.8 users should upgrade to the latest version:

   # emerge --sync
   # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.8.8_p1"

All Python 3.9 users should upgrade to the latest version:

   # emerge --sync
   # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-3.9.2_p1"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2021-23336
       https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23336
[ 2 ] CVE-2021-3426
       https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3426

Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

  https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-04

Concerns?
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Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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Copyright 2021 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

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