Amazon Linux 2 Security Advisory: ALAS2-2026-3253
Advisory Released Date: 2026-04-30
Advisory Updated Date: 2026-04-30
Severity:
Medium
Issue Overview:
pytest through 9.0.2 on UNIX relies on directories with the /tmp/pytest-of-{user} name pattern, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges. (CVE-2025-71176)
Affected Packages:
python3-pytest
Note:
This advisory is applicable to Amazon Linux 2 (AL2) Core repository. Visit this FAQ section for the difference between AL2 Core and AL2 Extras advisories.
Issue Correction:
Run yum update python3-pytest or yum update --advisory ALAS2-2026-3253 to update your system.
New Packages:
noarch:
python3-pytest-2.9.2-4.amzn2.0.4.noarch
src:
python3-pytest-2.9.2-4.amzn2.0.4.src