CVE-2020-27619

python: Unsafe use of eval() on data retrieved via HTTP in the test suite

Published Oct 22, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 8.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Python 3 through 3.9.0, the Lib/test/multibytecodec_support.py CJK codec tests call eval() on content retrieved via HTTP.

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Advisories

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Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4754-1 Python vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4754-3 Python vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6891-1 Python vulnerabilities
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