RHSA-2026:14832: Moderate: libxml2 security update

Published May 7, 2026
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Updated

Moderate: libxml2 security update

Other sources

The libxml2 library is a development toolbox providing the implementation of various XML standards.Security Fix(es): libxslt: libxml2: Inifinite recursion at exsltDynMapFunction function in libexslt/dynamic.c (CVE-2025-9714) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Red Hat

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Extension
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-9.el8_4.9
2.9.7-9.el8_4.9

Remediation

Event History

May 7, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:43 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 22, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·02:40 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:40 PM
Remedy

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:14832?

The severity of RHSA-2026:14832 is classified as moderate.

2

What does RHSA-2026:14832 address?

RHSA-2026:14832 addresses an issue of infinite recursion in the libxml2 library.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:14832?

To fix RHSA-2026:14832, ensure you update the libxml2 package to the latest version available in your repository.

4

Is RHSA-2026:14832 applicable to all Red Hat systems?

RHSA-2026:14832 is applicable specifically to Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS.

5

What impact does RHSA-2026:14832 have on systems?

RHSA-2026:14832 may lead to performance issues due to potential infinite recursion when using certain functions in libxml2.

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