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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201805-02
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Python: Buffer overflow
Date: May 02, 2018
Bugs: #637938
ID: 201805-02
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Synopsis
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A buffer overflow in Python might allow remote attackers to execute
arbitrary code.
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 < 2.7.14:2.7 >= 2.7.14:2.7
Description
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A buffer overflow was discovered in Python's PyString_DecodeEscape
function in stringobject.c.
Impact
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Remote attackers, by enticing a user to process a specially crafted
file, could execute arbitrary code.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All Python 2 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/python-2.7.14:2.7"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2017-1000158
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000158
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/201805-02
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
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2018 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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