CPython [CVE-2026-116566] socket.getaddrinfo() accepts embedded null bytes in host and port
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CPython has a MEDIUM severity vulnerability CVE-2026-116566 where socket.getaddrinfo() accepts embedded null bytes within the host and port arguments.
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Posted by Alan Coopersmith on Oct 29 -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [Security-announce][CVE-2026-116566] socket.getaddrinfo() accepts embedded null bytes in host and port Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:46:30 +0000 From: Seth Larson seth () python org Reply-To: security-sig () python org To: security-announce () python org There is a MEDIUM severity vulnerability affecting CPython. socket.getaddrinfo() previously accepted null bytes within...