python: Python pkgutil.get_data(): Path Traversal via improper resource argument validation

A flaw was found in Python's pkgutil.getdata function, which is used to retrieve data from packages. This function did not properly validate the resource argument, allowing a local attacker to perform path traversal attacks. Path traversal enables an attacker to access files and directories store...

Security update for python

This update for python fixes the following issues: CVE-2026-3479: improper resource argument validation in pkgutil.getdata can allow path traversal bsc1259989. Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST onlineupdate or "zypper patch"...

SUSE-SU-2026:1365-1 Security update for python

This update for python fixes the following issues: - CVE-2026-3479: improper resource argument validation in pkgutil.getdata can allow path traversal bsc1259989...

python: Python pkgutil.get_data(): Path Traversal via improper resource argument validation

A flaw was found in Python's pkgutil.getdata function, which is used to retrieve data from packages. This function did not properly validate the resource argument, allowing a local attacker to perform path traversal attacks. Path traversal enables an attacker to access files and directories store...

Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-3479

The Linux/Unix host has one or more packages installed that are impacted by a vulnerability without a vendor supplied patch available. - DISPUTED: The project has clarified that the documentation was incorrect, and that pkgutil.getdata has the same security model as open. The documentation has be...

EUVD-2026-12940

pkgutil.getdata did not validate the resource argument as documented, allowing path traversals...

DEBIAN-CVE-2026-3479

DISPUTED: The project has clarified that the documentation was incorrect, and that pkgutil.getdata has the same security model as open. The documentation has been updated to clarify this point. There is no vulnerability in the function if following the intended security model. pkgutil.getdata did...

PSF-2026-13

DISPUTED: The project has clarified that the documentation was incorrect, and that pkgutil.getdata has the same security model as open. The documentation has been updated to clarify this point. There is no vulnerability in the function if following the intended security model. pkgutil.getdata did...

CVE-2026-3479 pkgutil.get_data() does not enforce documented restrictions

DISPUTED: The project has clarified that the documentation was incorrect, and that pkgutil.getdata has the same security model as open. The documentation has been updated to clarify this point. There is no vulnerability in the function if following the intended security model. pkgutil.getdata did...

PT-2026-26139

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions pkgutil affected versions not specified Description The pkgutil.get data function did not properly validate the resource argument, as documented. This allowed for path traversal, potentially enabling unauthorized access to files. Recommendatio...