Summary
The python-setuptools package provides a collection of enhancements to Python distribution utilities allowing convenient building and distribution of Python packages.
Security Fix(es):
* pypa/setuptools: Remote code execution via download functions in the package_index module in pypa/setuptools (CVE-2024-6345)
For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Fixed packages 2
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux · 9 | python3-setuptools | 53.0.0-12.el9_4.1 |
| AlmaLinux · 9 | python3-setuptools-wheel | 53.0.0-12.el9_4.1 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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High 8.8
Remote Code Execution in pypa/setuptools
A vulnerability in the package_index module of pypa/setuptools versions up to 69.1.1 allows for remote code execution via its download functions. These functions, which are used to download packages from URLs provided by users or retrieved from package index …