RHSA-2026:54484: Moderate: python-idna security update

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

Moderate: python-idna security update

Other sources

Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language, which includes modules, classes, exceptions, very high level dynamic data types and dynamic typing. Python supports interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various windowing systems.Security Fix(es): python-idna: idna: Denial of Service via specially crafted long inputs (CVE-2026-45409) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Red Hat

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
redhat/python-idna<2.10-8.el9_8
2.10-8.el9_8
redhat/python3-idna<2.10-8.el9_8
2.10-8.el9_8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python-idna to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.10-8.el9_8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3-idna to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.10-8.el9_8

Event History

Aug 13, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·06:59 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:59 AM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:54484?

The severity of RHSA-2026:54484 is moderate with a rating of 4.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:54484?

To fix RHSA-2026:54484, update the python-idna package to the latest version available for your system.

3

What is affected by RHSA-2026:54484?

RHSA-2026:54484 affects various Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions, including ARM 64, Power LE, and x86_64.

4

What is the impact of RHSA-2026:54484?

The impact of RHSA-2026:54484 is related to security vulnerabilities within the python-idna package that could potentially affect systems.

5

When was RHSA-2026:54484 published?

RHSA-2026:54484 was published on August 13, 2026.

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