Free and open-source vulnerability scanner
Mageni eases for you the vulnerability scanning, assessment, and management process. It is free and open-source.
Install NowAvailable for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200807-16 (python)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The remote host is missing updates announced in advisory GLSA 200807-16.
Insight
Insight
Multiple vulnerabilities in Python may allow for the execution of arbitrary code.
Solution
Solution
All Python 2.4 users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=dev-lang/python-2.4.4-r14' All Python 2.5 users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=dev-lang/python-2.5.2-r6' Please note that Python 2.3 is masked since June 24, and we will not be releasing updates to it. It will be removed from the tree in the near future. http://www.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=GLSA%20200807-16 http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=230640 http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=232137