- Issued:
- 2017-04-18
- Updated:
- 2017-07-17
RHEA-2017:1055 - python-passlib bug fix and enhancement update
Synopsis
python-passlib bug fix and enhancement update
Type/Severity
Product Enhancement Advisory None
Topic
Updated python-passlib packages that fix several bugs and add various enhancements are now available.
Description
This package provides a password hashing library for Python 2 & 3, which provides cross-platform implementations of over 20 password hashing algorithms, as well as a framework for managing existing password hashes. It is designed to be useful for a wide range of tasks, from verifying a hash found in /etc/shadow, to providing full-strength password hashing for multi-user applications.
Solution
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied.
For details on how to apply this update, refer to:
https://access.redhat.com/articles/2974891
Affected Products
| Product | Version | Arch |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Virtualization | 4.1 | x86_64 |
Updated Packages
- python-passlib-1.6.5-1.el7.src.rpm
- python2-passlib-1.6.5-1.el7.noarch.rpm
Fixes
CVEs
(none)
References
(none)
Additional information
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