[ GLSA 201401-04 ] Python: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Python: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201401-04)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: January 06, 2014
Updated: July 07, 2014
Bug(s): #325593, #355927, #358663, #396329, #403437, #469988
ID: 201401-04

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Python, the worst of
which allow remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service condition.


Background

Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming
language.


Affected Packages

Package: dev-lang/python
Vulnerable: < 3.3.2-r1
Unaffected: >= 3.2.5-r1 < 3.2.6
Unaffected: >= 2.6.8 < 2.6.9
Unaffected: >= 2.7.3-r1 < 2.7.4
Unaffected: >= 3.3.2-r1
Unaffected: >= 2.6.9 < 2.6.10
Unaffected: >= 2.7.4 < 2.7.5
Unaffected: >= 2.7.5 < 2.7.6
Unaffected: >= 2.7.6 < 2.7.7
Unaffected: >= 2.7.7 < 2.7.8
Unaffected: >= 2.7.8 < 2.7.9
Unaffected: >= 2.7.9 < 2.7.10
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Python. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could possibly cause a Denial of Service condition or
perform a man-in-the-middle attack to disclose sensitive information.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Python 3.3 users should upgrade to the latest version: