SUSE alert openSUSE-SU-2026:20375-1 (python-pypdf2)

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openSUSE-SU-2026:20375-1: moderate: Security update for python-PyPDF2
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Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:52:11 +0100
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openSUSE security update: security update for python-pypdf2
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Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2026:20375-1
Rating: moderate
References:

  * bsc#1259508



Cross-References:

  * CVE-2026-31826



Affected Products:

         openSUSE Leap 16.0

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An update that solves one vulnerability and has one bug fix can now be installed.

Description:

This update for python-PyPDF2 fixes the following issues:

Changes in python-PyPDF2:

- CVE-2025-31826: Fixed denial of service due to excessive memory consumption via crafted PDF
(bsc#1259508).


Patch instructions:

   To install this openSUSE security update use the suse recommended installation methods
   like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
   Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

- openSUSE Leap 16.0

   zypper in -t patch openSUSE-Leap-16.0-packagehub-168=1

Package List:

- openSUSE Leap 16.0:

  python313-PyPDF2-2.11.1-bp160.4.1

References:

  * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-31826.html