RHSA-2026:14858: Moderate: libxml2 security update
Published May 7, 2026
·Updated
Moderate: libxml2 security update
Affected Software
21 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
2.9.7-16.el8_8.13
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Extension
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS
Remediation
Event History
May 7, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·02:44 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 24, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·02:33 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:33 AM
Remedy
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:14858?
The severity of RHSA-2026:14858 is classified as moderate.
2
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2026:14858 address?
RHSA-2026:14858 addresses an infinite recursion vulnerability in the libxml2 library, specifically in the exsltDynMapFunction function.
3
How do I fix RHSA-2026:14858?
To fix RHSA-2026:14858, update the libxml2 package to version 2.9.7-16.el8_8.13 or higher.
4
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2026:14858?
RHSA-2026:14858 affects multiple architectures including x86_64, ppc64le, and their associated debug packages.
5
Is there a patch available for RHSA-2026:14858?
Yes, a patch is available and can be applied by updating the affected libxml2 packages.