Summary
USN-6394-1 fixed a vulnerability in Python. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled certain scripts.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code
or cause a crash.
Fixed packages 3
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · Pro 14.04 LTS Pro:14.04:LTS | python2.7 | 2.7.6-8ubuntu0.6+esm17 |
| Ubuntu · Pro 16.04 LTS Pro:16.04:LTS | python2.7 | 2.7.12-1ubuntu0~16.04.18+esm8 |
| Ubuntu · Pro 18.04 LTS Pro:18.04:LTS | python2.7 | 2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.13+esm3 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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Unscored —
A use-after-free exists in Python through 3.9 via heappushpop in heapq.
References
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report
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-48560