Mitigating the PyPy Vulnerability in Ubuntu Distributions
Summary
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Summary: PyPy could be made to crash or run programs if it received specially crafted data. Software Description: - pypy3: fast alternative implementation of Python 3.x Details: Nicky Mouha discovered that PyPy incorrectly handled certain SHA-3 operations. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause PyPy to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Update Instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: pypy3 7.3.9+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: pypy3 7.3.1+dfsg-4ubuntu0.1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6524-1
CVE-2022-37454
Package Information
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pypy3/7.3.9+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pypy3/7.3.1+dfsg-4ubuntu0.1