SB2026012270 - SUSE update for python-virtualenv
Published: January 22, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026012270
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-22702)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition between directory existence checks and creation to redirect virtualenv's app_data and lock file operations to attacker-controlled locations. A local user can gain access to sensitive information, poison cache or perform a denial of service attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.