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MinGW Windows python3

Update to python-3.11.16.

* Fri Sep 18 2026 Sandro Mani - 3.11.16-1 - Update to 3.11.16 * Thu Jul 16 2026 Fedora Release Engineering - 3.11.15-5 - Rebuilt for

[ 1 ] Bug #2525128 - CVE-2026-7774 mingw-python3: Python tarfile: Arbitrary file write via crafted link entries [fedora-all]

This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2026-9359fb439f' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at

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Critical Flaw in Fedora MinGW Python3 Exploited CISA has confirmed the exploitation of a critical flaw (CVE-2026-7774) affecting Fedora's MinGW Python3 package. This vulnerability allows arbitrary file writes via crafted link entries, posing a significant risk to users. The flaw was published on June 4, 2026, and affects multiple Fedora releases, including versions 43, 44, and 45. Users are urged to update to Python 3.11.16 to mitigate the risk. The updates were made available on September 18, 2026. The flaw has been confirmed to be actively exploited, necessitating immediate action from system administrators. The vulnerability impacts systems using the MinGW Python3 package on Linux. Administrators should check their systems for the affected versions and apply the necessary updates. 3 sources 73

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