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6.5

Red Hat Python idna Library Security Update

published 2 years ago
Summary

A security update is available for the Python idna library on Red Hat systems. This update fixes a security issue that could allow an attacker to conduct a DNS spoofing attack. To stay secure, apply the latest update to your Red Hat system.

What to do
  • Update redhat python-idna to version 0:2.4-2.el7_9.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Red Hat:rhel_els:7 redhat python-idna < 0:2.4-2.el7_9
Fix: upgrade to 0:2.4-2.el7_9
Original advisory text
Red Hat Security Advisory: python-idna security update
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Timeline
Published23 Oct 2024
Updated10 Jun 2026
First seen10 Jun 2026
Sources
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