openSUSE Python-PyOpenSSL Vulnerability in Input Handling 2026-20897-1
opensuse
June 5, 2026
An update that solves one vulnerability and has one bug fix can now be installed.
Description
This update for python-pyOpenSSL fixes the following issue
- CVE-2026-40475: improper input handling of null bytes can lead to silent data truncation and security-state
inconsistency (bsc#1262803).
Patch instructions:
To install this openSUSE security update use the suse recommended installation methods
like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:
- openSUSE Leap 16.0
zypper in -t patch openSUSE-Leap-16.0-883=1
Topics Covered
Patch
Package List
- openSUSE Leap 16.0:
python313-pyOpenSSL-25.0.0-160000.4.1
References
* bsc#1262803
References:
* https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-40475.html
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Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2026:20897-1
Rating: moderate
Affected Products:
openSUSE Leap 16.0
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Topics Covered
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