RLSA-2026:99691: Moderate: python3 security update
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: python: Arbitrary file write via tarfile extraction filter bypass (CVE-2026-114583)
python: python: Misinterpretation of HTTP responses via invalid chunk parsing (CVE-2026-103995)
python: python: Security bypass via null byte truncation in socket.getaddrinfo() (CVE-2026-116566)
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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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rocky-linux/platform-pythonto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:3.6.8-80.el8_10.rocky.0 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/platform-python-debugto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:3.6.8-80.el8_10.rocky.0 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/platform-python-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:3.6.8-80.el8_10.rocky.0 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/python3-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:3.6.8-80.el8_10.rocky.0 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/python3-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:3.6.8-80.el8_10.rocky.0 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/python3-idleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:3.6.8-80.el8_10.rocky.0 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/python3-libsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:3.6.8-80.el8_10.rocky.0 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/python3-testto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:3.6.8-80.el8_10.rocky.0 - Upgrade
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rocky-linux/python3-tkinterto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:3.6.8-80.el8_10.rocky.0
Event History
Child vulnerabilities
Contains the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Rocky Linux packages are covered by this update?
The advisory covers rocky-linux/platform-python, rocky-linux/platform-python-debug, rocky-linux/platform-python-devel, rocky-linux/python3-debuginfo, rocky-linux/python3-debugsource, rocky-linux/python3-idle, rocky-linux/python3-libs, and rocky-linux/python3-test.
What types of security issues are addressed?
The update fixes an arbitrary file write through a tarfile extraction filter bypass, HTTP response misinterpretation caused by invalid chunk parsing, and a security bypass involving null-byte truncation in socket.getaddrinfo().
Does exploiting these issues require authentication or user interaction?
The advisory’s supplied CVSS vector indicates no privileges are required and no user interaction is required. It also indicates local attack vector access and high integrity impact.