
CVE catalog
CVE-2026-3446
When calling base64.b64decode() or related functions the decoding process would stop after encountering the first padded quad regardless of whether there was more information to be processed. This can
- Severity
- Medium · CVSS 6
- Published
- Source
- [NVD] · [CVE record]
- EPSS
- 0.19% · Oct 22, 2026
When calling base64.b64decode() or related functions the decoding process would stop after encountering the first padded quad regardless of whether there was more information to be processed. This can lead to data being accepted which may be processed differently by other implementations. Use "validate=True" to enable stricter processing of base64 data.
Vulnerable and fixed packages
Distribution-reported package versions and fixes. These do not depend on matching against the OpenFactory package catalog.
| Distribution | Package | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | python3.11 | bookworm | 3.11.2-6+deb12u8 | vulnerable |
| Debian | python3.11 | bookworm-security | 3.11.2-6+deb12u9 | vulnerable |
| Cpe | python3.11 | Not reported | Not reported | vulnerable |
| Suse | python311 | linux enterprise module for public cloud 15 sp4 | 3.11.15-150400.9.88.1 | fixed |
| Suse | python311-core | linux enterprise module for public cloud 15 sp4 | 3.11.15-150400.9.88.1 | fixed |
| Suse | python36 | linux enterprise server ltss extended security 12 sp5 | 3.6.15-111.1 | fixed |
| Suse | python36-core | linux enterprise server ltss extended security 12 sp5 | 3.6.15-111.1 | fixed |
| Suse | python | linux enterprise module for package hub 15 sp7 | 2.7.18-150000.117.1 | fixed |
| Suse | python-base | linux enterprise module for package hub 15 sp7 | 2.7.18-150000.117.1 | fixed |
| Opensuse | python310 | tumbleweed | 3.10.20-5.1 | fixed |
| Opensuse | python315 | tumbleweed | 3.15.0~a8-2.1 | fixed |
Fixed-version evidence
| Distribution | Package | Type | Release | Fixed version | Urgency | Origin | Bugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | python3.11 | source | bookworm | (unfixed) | not yet assigned | Not reported | Not reported |
| Suse | python311 | rpm | linux enterprise module for public cloud 15 sp4 | 3.11.15-150400.9.88.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2026:2723-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | python311-core | rpm | linux enterprise module for public cloud 15 sp4 | 3.11.15-150400.9.88.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2026:2723-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | python36 | rpm | linux enterprise server ltss extended security 12 sp5 | 3.6.15-111.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2026:2655-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | python36-core | rpm | linux enterprise server ltss extended security 12 sp5 | 3.6.15-111.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2026:2655-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | python | rpm | linux enterprise module for package hub 15 sp7 | 2.7.18-150000.117.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2026:1503-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | python-base | rpm | linux enterprise module for package hub 15 sp7 | 2.7.18-150000.117.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2026:1503-1 | Not reported |
| Opensuse | python310 | rpm | tumbleweed | 3.10.20-5.1 | Not reported | OPENSUSE-SU-2026:10579-1 | Not reported |
| Opensuse | python315 | rpm | tumbleweed | 3.15.0~a8-2.1 | Not reported | OPENSUSE-SU-2026:10580-1 | Not reported |
Notes
[bookworm] python3.11: Not backported to older Python releases due to compat concerns
OpenFactory catalog packages
[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]
- [idle-python3.11]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· all · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· all · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· all · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· all · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [libpython3.11]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· amd64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· arm64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· amd64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· arm64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [libpython3.11-dbg]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· amd64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· arm64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· amd64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· arm64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [libpython3.11-dev]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· amd64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· arm64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· amd64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· arm64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [libpython3.11-minimal]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· amd64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· arm64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· amd64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· arm64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [libpython3.11-stdlib]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· amd64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· arm64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· amd64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· arm64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [libpython3.11-testsuite]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· all · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· all · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· all · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· all · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [python3.11]Affected
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· amd64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· arm64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· amd64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· arm64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [python3.11-dbg]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· amd64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· arm64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· amd64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· arm64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [python3.11-dev]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· amd64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· arm64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· amd64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· arm64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [python3.11-doc]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· all · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· all · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· all · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· all · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [python3.11-examples]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· all · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· all · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· all · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· all · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [python3.11-full]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· amd64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· arm64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· amd64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· arm64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [python3.11-minimal]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· amd64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· arm64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· amd64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· arm64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [python3.11-nopie]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· amd64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· arm64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· amd64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· arm64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
- [python3.11-venv]Affected
Source package: [python3.11]
Details (4)
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· amd64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u8· arm64 · bookwormAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· amd64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
3.11.2-6+deb12u3· arm64 · bookworm-securityAffected
nvd · python3.11 · debian · bookworm; nvd · python3.11 · debian · 12
[openSUSE Tumbleweed]
- [python310-curses]Unknown
Source package: [python310]
Details (1)
3.10.20-9.1· x86_64 · tumbleweedUnknown · Fixed:
3.10.20-5.1Version impact unknown
nvd · python310 · opensuse · tumbleweed
- [python310-dbm]Unknown
Source package: [python310]
Details (1)
3.10.20-9.1· x86_64 · tumbleweedUnknown · Fixed:
3.10.20-5.1Version impact unknown
nvd · python310 · opensuse · tumbleweed
- [python310-idle]Unknown
Source package: [python310]
Details (1)
3.10.20-9.1· x86_64 · tumbleweedUnknown · Fixed:
3.10.20-5.1Version impact unknown
nvd · python310 · opensuse · tumbleweed
- [python310-tk]Unknown
Source package: [python310]
Details (1)
3.10.20-9.1· x86_64 · tumbleweedUnknown · Fixed:
3.10.20-5.1Version impact unknown
nvd · python310 · opensuse · tumbleweed
Observed:
References
- [https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:10118]
- [https://ftp.suse.com/pub/projects/security/csaf/suse-su-2026_4743-1.json]
- [https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-3446]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/DEBIAN-CVE-2026-3446]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2026:1503-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2026:2655-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2026:2723-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/openSUSE-SU-2026:10579-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/openSUSE-SU-2026:10580-1]
- [https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-3446]
- [https://wid.cert-bund.de/.well-known/csaf/white/2026/wid-sec-w-2026-1064.json]
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