SB2023112746 - Ubuntu update for python3.10 

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SB2023112746 - Ubuntu update for python3.10

Published: November 27, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023112746
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Resource exhaustion (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48564)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability occurs when processing malformed Apple Property List files in binary format. A remote attacker can trigger resource exhaustion and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40217)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in ssl.SSLSocket implementation when handling TLS client authentication. A remote attacker can trick the application to send data unencrypted.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References