USN-7955-2: python-urllib3 Ubuntu

CVSS: UnknownPublished
Published 19-01-2026Last modified 30-06-2026
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Vulnerability summary

USN-7955-2 is a vulnerability in python-urllib3 Ubuntu with no CVSS score yet.

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Advisory lineage

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CVE-2026-21441

Timeline

  1. 19-01-2026
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 30-06-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

python-urllib3 regression USN-7955-1 fixed vulnerabilities in urllib3. The update introduced a regression in response streaming on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: It was discovered that urllib3 incorrectly handled decompression during HTTP redirects. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause urllib3 to use excessive resources, causing a denial of service.

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Affected systems

Ubuntu1 product
  • python-urllib3< 1.25.8-2ubuntu0.4+esm4 | < 1.26.5-1~exp1ubuntu0.6

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