openSUSE python-cbor2 Important Denial of Service Fix 2026-0095-1
opensuse
March 25, 2026
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.
Description
This update for python-cbor2 fixes the following issues:
- CVE-2026-26209: Fixed uncontrolled recursion via crafted CBOR payloads
that could cause a denial of service (boo#1260367)
Topics Covered
Patch
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 Backports SLE-15-SP7:
zypper in -t patch openSUSE-2026-95=1
Package List
- openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP7 (aarch64 i586 ppc64le s390x x86_64):
python311-cbor2-5.5.1-bp157.2.6.1
References
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-26209.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1260367
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Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2026:0095-1
Rating: important
Affected Products:
openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP7
Topics Covered
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