python2.7, python3.4 vulnerabilities
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
Several security issues were fixed in Python.
Software Description
USN-4151-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Python. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that Python incorrectly parsed certain email addresses. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to trick Python applications into accepting email addresses that should be denied. (CVE-2019-16056)
It was discovered that the Python documentation XML-RPC server incorrectly handled certain fields. A remote attacker could use this issue to execute a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. (CVE-2019-16935)
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu 14.04 ESM
python2.7 - 2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm3
python2.7-minimal - 2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm3
python3.4 - 3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm4
python3.4-minimal - 3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm4
Ubuntu 12.04 ESM
python2.7 - 2.7.3-0ubuntu3.15
python2.7-minimal - 2.7.3-0ubuntu3.15
To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 14.04 ESM
- Ubuntu 12.04 ESM
Several security issues were fixed in Python.
Software Description
- python2.7 - An interactive high-level object-oriented language
- python3.4 - An interactive high-level object-oriented language
USN-4151-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Python. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that Python incorrectly parsed certain email addresses. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to trick Python applications into accepting email addresses that should be denied. (CVE-2019-16056)
It was discovered that the Python documentation XML-RPC server incorrectly handled certain fields. A remote attacker could use this issue to execute a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. (CVE-2019-16935)
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu 14.04 ESM
python2.7 - 2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm3
python2.7-minimal - 2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm3
python3.4 - 3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm4
python3.4-minimal - 3.4.3-1ubuntu1~14.04.7+esm4
Ubuntu 12.04 ESM
python2.7 - 2.7.3-0ubuntu3.15
python2.7-minimal - 2.7.3-0ubuntu3.15
To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References
Continue reading...
