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Rocky Linux Python27 Moderate DoS Vulnerability Disclosed

Rocky Linux Python27 Moderate DoS Vulnerability Disclosed

First seen 27 Jun 2026, 07:40 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •June 28, 2026 at 06:35 UTC
  • •Moderate DoS vulnerability affects Python27 on Rocky Linux 8.
  • •Multiple Python modules are impacted, including python-backports and python-ipaddress.
  • •Users are urged to apply updates to mitigate potential service disruptions.

A moderate CPU Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability has been identified in Python27 affecting Rocky Linux 8. The vulnerability, cataloged under RLSA-2023-2860, impacts various Python modules including python-backports-ssl_match_hostname and python-ipaddress. This issue allows attackers to exploit the affected modules, potentially leading to service disruptions. Affected systems are urged to apply updates to mitigate the risk. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score for this vulnerability is available from the CVE list. Multiple advisories were published on June 26, 2026, detailing the updates and the components affected. Users are advised to check their systems and apply the necessary patches promptly.

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2026-06-26
Vulnerability RLSA-2023-2860 disclosed
A moderate CPU DoS vulnerability in Python27 affecting Rocky Linux 8 was announced, impacting multiple modules.
Linuxsecurity
2026-06-26
Updates released for affected modules
Rocky Linux released updates for various Python modules to address the identified DoS vulnerability.
Linuxsecurity

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