Security update for python-PyYAML

SUSE Security Update: Security update for python-PyYAML
Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2015:0699-1
Rating: moderate
References: #921588
Affected Products:
  • SUSE Cloud 5
  • SUSE Cloud 4

  • An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

    Description:


    python-PyYAML was updated to fix one security issue which could have
    allowed an attacker to cause a denial of service by supplying specially
    crafted strings. (CVE-2014-9130, bsc#921588)

    Security Issues:

    * CVE-2014-9130

    Patch Instructions:

    To install this SUSE Security Update use YaST online_update.
    Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

    • SUSE Cloud 5:
      zypper in -t patch sleclo50sp3-python-PyYAML=10455
    • SUSE Cloud 4:
      zypper in -t patch sleclo40sp3-python-PyYAML=10526

    To bring your system up-to-date, use "zypper patch".

    Package List:

    • SUSE Cloud 5 (x86_64):
      • python-PyYAML-3.10-0.13.1
    • SUSE Cloud 4 (x86_64):
      • python-PyYAML-3.10-0.15.1

    References:

    • https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-9130.html
    • https://bugzilla.suse.com/921588
    • https://download.suse.com/patch/finder/?keywords=4b517af23d377debd8084e3d4d725ba4
    • https://download.suse.com/patch/finder/?keywords=7ede6bed165f288b384f45ae9449ecc0