Re: python self-tests hanging?

[Adam <adam%netbsd.org@localhost>]

> I noticed https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000030
> against python 2.7.14, which is supposedly fixed by 2.7.15 which
> is now out.
> 
> I have an update of the python27 package lined up, but thought I
> would make sure this doesn't introduce any regressions, so wanted
> to run the self-tests.  However, it appears that both versions'
> self-tests end up hanging; the last in my log is:
> 
> 0:06:28 load avg: 0.65 [298/403/7] test_shlex
> 0:06:28 load avg: 0.65 [299/403/7] test_shutil
> 0:06:29 load avg: 0.65 [300/403/7] test_signal
> 
> and there it sits until it's killed.
> 
> Anyone have any ideas or (better yet) fixes?
> 
> Should I just barge ahead and update it anyway?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> - Håvard

What OS/version?

Adam