# CVE-2026-15310: zipfile: bzip2/LZMA/Zstandard members decompress without a max_length bound, defeating chunked-read memory limits

CVE-2026-15310 is fixed in 56 products on 3 platforms, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-15310, released September 12, 2026. 10 other affected products have no fix yet. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-15310
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 2.1 (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0053
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 25, 2026
- Weakness: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-15310

## Description

When decompressing crafted zip files using the bzip/LZMA/Zstandard   compressions, Python could use an attacker-controlled size to   pre-allocate memory, possibly resulting in memory exhaustion.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Python 3.13 | 3.13.16 | [Python 3.13 3.13.16](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/python.python.3.13-3.13.16.md) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Windows apps | Python 3.14 | 3.14.8 | [Python 3.14 3.14.8](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/python.python.3.14-3.14.8.md) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Linux | python3 sles 15.6 | 3.6.15-150300.10.129.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4754-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4754-1.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3 sles 15.7 | 3.6.15-150300.10.129.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4754-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4754-1.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3-core sles 15.6 | 3.6.15-150300.10.129.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4754-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4754-1.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3-core sles 15.7 | 3.6.15-150300.10.129.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4754-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4754-1.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.11 Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 3.11.2-6+deb12u9 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-15310](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-15310.md) | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.11 amzn 2023 | 3.11.17-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3231](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3231.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.11-debug amzn 2023 | 3.11.17-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3231](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3231.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.11-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 3.11.17-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3231](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3231.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.11-debugsource amzn 2023 | 3.11.17-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3231](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3231.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.11-devel amzn 2023 | 3.11.17-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3231](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3231.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.11-idle amzn 2023 | 3.11.17-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3231](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3231.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.11-libs amzn 2023 | 3.11.17-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3231](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3231.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.11-test amzn 2023 | 3.11.17-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3231](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3231.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.11-tkinter amzn 2023 | 3.11.17-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3231](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3231.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.12 amzn 2023 | 3.12.15-2.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3230](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3230.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.12-debug amzn 2023 | 3.12.15-2.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3230](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3230.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.12-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 3.12.15-2.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3230](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3230.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.12-debugsource amzn 2023 | 3.12.15-2.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3230](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3230.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.12-devel amzn 2023 | 3.12.15-2.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3230](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3230.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.12-idle amzn 2023 | 3.12.15-2.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3230](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3230.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.12-libs amzn 2023 | 3.12.15-2.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3230](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3230.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.12-test amzn 2023 | 3.12.15-2.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3230](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3230.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.12-tkinter amzn 2023 | 3.12.15-2.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3230](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3230.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.13 amzn 2023 | 3.13.16-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3229](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3229.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.13-debug amzn 2023 | 3.13.16-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3229](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3229.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.13-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 3.13.16-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3229](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3229.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.13-debugsource amzn 2023 | 3.13.16-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3229](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3229.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.13-devel amzn 2023 | 3.13.16-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3229](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3229.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.13-freethreading amzn 2023 | 3.13.16-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3229](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3229.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.13-freethreading-debug amzn 2023 | 3.13.16-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3229](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3229.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.13-idle amzn 2023 | 3.13.16-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3229](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3229.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.13-libs amzn 2023 | 3.13.16-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3229](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3229.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.13-test amzn 2023 | 3.13.16-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3229](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3229.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.13-tkinter amzn 2023 | 3.13.16-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3229](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3229.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14 Debian 14 | 3.14.7-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-15310](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-15310.md) | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14 amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-debug amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-debugsource amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-devel amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-freethreading amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-freethreading-debug amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-freethreading-devel amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-freethreading-idle amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-freethreading-libs amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-freethreading-test amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-freethreading-tkinter amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-idle amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-libs amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-test amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.14-tkinter amzn 2023 | 3.14.8-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2026-3232](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3232.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.15 Debian 14 | 3.15.0~rc2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-15310](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-15310.md) | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Linux | python311 sles 15.6 | 3.11.17-150600.3.74.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4946-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4946-1.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python311 sles 15.7 | 3.11.17-150600.3.74.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4946-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4946-1.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python311-core sles 15.6 | 3.11.17-150600.3.74.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4946-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4946-1.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python311-core sles 15.7 | 3.11.17-150600.3.74.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4946-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4946-1.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python312 sles 15.6 | 3.12.14-150600.3.68.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4534-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4534-1.md) | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Linux | python312-core sles 15.6 | 3.12.14-150600.3.68.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4534-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4534-1.md) | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Linux | python313 sles 15.7 | 3.13.16-150700.4.61.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4941-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4941-1.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | python313-core sles 15.7 | 3.13.16-150700.4.61.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4941-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4941-1.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |

## No fix yet

| Platform | Product | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Python 2 | no-fix |
| Windows apps | Python 3.10 | no-fix |
| Windows apps | Python 3.11 | no-fix |
| Windows apps | Python 3.12 | no-fix |
| Windows apps | Python 3.5 | no-fix |
| Windows apps | Python 3.6 | no-fix |
| Windows apps | Python 3.7 | no-fix |
| Windows apps | Python 3.8 | no-fix |
| Windows apps | Python 3.9 | no-fix |
| macOS | Python3 | no-fix |

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