RHSA-2026:57638: Important: python-urwid security update
Important: python-urwid security update
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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): urwid: Urwid: Predictable session IDs lead to remote code execution and information disclosure (CVE-2026-9323) 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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/python-urwidto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.1-4.el8_4.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/python-urwid-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.1-4.el8_4.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-urwidto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.1-4.el8_4.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-urwid-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.1-4.el8_4.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which installed packages should be checked when assessing exposure?
Check for redhat/python-urwid, redhat/python-urwid-debugsource, redhat/python3-urwid, and redhat/python3-urwid-debuginfo.
Which Red Hat Enterprise Linux offerings are listed for this update?
The advisory lists Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 Extended Life Cycle Long Life and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS.