Resource Exhaustion Affecting python3-libs package, versions <0:3.6.8-56.el8_9.2


0.0
medium

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required
    Availability High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.06% (23rd percentile)
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NVD
6.5 medium
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Red Hat
6.5 medium

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON3LIBS-6063411
  • published 16 Nov 2023
  • disclosed 22 Aug 2023

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 python3-libs to version 0:3.6.8-56.el8_9.2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python3-libs package and not the python3-libs package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

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