RHSA-2026:54290: Moderate: python-idna security update

Published Aug 12, 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

10 affected componentsFixes available
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 for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
redhat/python-idna<2.5-8.el8_10
2.5-8.el8_10
redhat/python3-idna<2.5-8.el8_10
2.5-8.el8_10

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 2.5-8.el8_10
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.5-8.el8_10
  3. Upgrade

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

    Patch CVE-2026-45409

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·10:31 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:31 AM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:54290?

The severity of RHSA-2026:54290 is categorized as medium.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:54290?

To fix RHSA-2026:54290, apply the security update for python-idna through your package manager.

3

What systems are affected by RHSA-2026:54290?

RHSA-2026:54290 affects various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems, ARM 64, Power, and x86_64.

4

What is the publication date of RHSA-2026:54290?

RHSA-2026:54290 was published on August 12, 2026.

5

What type of vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2026:54290?

RHSA-2026:54290 addresses a security update related to the python-idna package.

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