| Description: | Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'python2.7' package(s) announced via the USN-3817-2 advisory.
Vulnerability Insight:
USN-3817-1 fixed a vulnerability in Python. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled large amounts of data. A
remote attacker could use this issue to cause Python to crash, resulting in
a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-1000030)
It was discovered that Python incorrectly handled running external commands
in the shutil module. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause
Python to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute
arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-1000802)
It was discovered that Python incorrectly used regular expressions
vulnerable to catastrophic backtracking. A remote attacker could possibly
use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2018-1060, CVE-2018-1061)
It was discovered that Python failed to initialize Expat's hash salt. A
remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause hash collisions,
leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2018-14647)
Affected Software/OS:
'python2.7' package(s) on Ubuntu 12.04.
Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).
CVSS Score:
7.5
CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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