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High USN-5767-2 1 CVE

python2.7, python3.5 vulnerability

Published Dec 8, 2022 · Updated Jun 29, 2026

Summary

USN-5767-1 fixed a vulnerability in Python. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM and Ubuntu 16.04 ESM.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain IDNA inputs.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to expose sensitive information
denial of service, or cause a crash.
(CVE-2022-45061)

Fixed packages 3

ReleasePackageFixed in
Ubuntu · Pro 14.04 LTS Pro:14.04:LTS python2.7 2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm13
Ubuntu · Pro 16.04 LTS Pro:16.04:LTS python2.7 2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.18+esm3
Ubuntu · Pro 16.04 LTS Pro:16.04:LTS python3.5 3.5.2-2ubuntu0~16.04.13+esm6

Vulnerabilities 1

References

  • report
    https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-45061