What are security holes?

[Justin Sheehy]

"A" <export at bmatrading.com> writes:

> We are going to install Python on our  Linux server. Are there any 
> security holes for hackers? What would  we be careful about and 
> how we should set it up? 

Installing Python does not install or start any network services, and
should have no effect on how easy or dificult it is for an outsider to
gain access to your system.

-Justin