Details
A prerequisite to installing Cassandra is the installation of Python. The version of Python installed should be the most recent that is compatible with the organizations’ operational needs.
Rationale:
Using the most recent Python can help limit the possibilities for vulnerabilities in the software, the installation version applied during setup should be established according to the needs of the organization. Ensure you are using a release that is covered by a level of support which includes regular updates to address vulnerabilities.
Solution
Uninstall the old/unsupported version of Python, if present.
Download the latest compatible release of the Python: https://www.python.org/downloads/
Follow the provided installation instructions to complete the install.
References:
https://www.python.org/downloads/
http://cassandra.apache.org/doc/latest/getting_started/installing.html#prerequisites
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: System and Services Acquisition.This control applies to the following type of system Unix.