[Bug 1916893] [NEW] Regression - upate python2.7 for cover CVE-2021-3177 modifying unicode parts cause serious regressions

[Leonidas S. Barbosa]

*** This bug is a security vulnerability ***

Private security bug reported:

[Scenario]
A security update was made for python2.7 in xenial and trusty-esm that can cause a serious regression since it is modifying unicode code for python2.7. 

[Issue]
It can cause a serious break in the way python prints, rprs, unicode information, causing serious damage for any application that is running python2.7 in that scenario.

[More info]
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-3177

** Affects: python2.7 (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

** Information type changed from Public to Private Security

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Title:
  Regression - upate python2.7 for cover CVE-2021-3177 modifying unicode
  parts cause serious regressions

Status in python2.7 package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  [Scenario]
  A security update was made for python2.7 in xenial and trusty-esm that can cause a serious regression since it is modifying unicode code for python2.7. 

  [Issue]
  It can cause a serious break in the way python prints, rprs, unicode information, causing serious damage for any application that is running python2.7 in that scenario.

  [More info]
  https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-3177

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