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REDHAT-BUG-2484204

REDHAT-BUG-2484204: High severity Python Software Foundation Python vulnerability

Published Jun 2, 2026

Updated

Decoding a maliciously-crafted MIME header containing many invalid encoded-words can consume excessive CPU.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Python Software Foundation Python

Event History

Jun 2, 2026

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·11:01 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What must an attacker be able to provide to trigger the issue?

An attacker must be able to supply a maliciously crafted MIME header containing many invalid encoded-words for decoding.

Which software is identified as affected?

The affected software listed is Python from the Python Software Foundation.

Where can I check the referenced Red Hat advisories?

The provided references are RHSA-2026:48151, RHSA-2026:57361, and RHSA-2026:57456.

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