RHSA-2026:15953: Moderate: glib2 security update

Published May 11, 2026
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Updated

GLib provides the core application building blocks for libraries and applications written in C. It provides the core object system used in GNOME, the main loop implementation, and a large set of utility functions for strings and common data structures.Security Fix(es): glib: GLib: Buffer underflow in GVariant parser leads to heap corruption (CVE-2025-14087) glib: Integer Overflow in GLib GIO Attribute Escaping Causes Heap Buffer Overflow (CVE-2025-14512) 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.

Affected Software

53 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64
redhat/glib2<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-debugsource<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-debugsource<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-devel<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-devel<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-devel-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-devel-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-fam<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-fam-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-fam-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-tests<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-tests-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-tests-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-fam<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-tests<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-debugsource<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-devel<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-devel-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-fam<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-fam-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-tests<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-tests-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2<2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
redhat/glib2-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
redhat/glib2-debugsource<2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
redhat/glib2-devel<2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
redhat/glib2-devel-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
redhat/glib2-fam<2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
redhat/glib2-fam-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
redhat/glib2-tests<2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
redhat/glib2-tests-debuginfo<2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
redhat/glib2-doc<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-static<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-static<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-static<2.56.4-169.el8_10
2.56.4-169.el8_10
redhat/glib2-static<2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa
2.56.4-169.el8_10.aa

Remediation

Event History

May 11, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·09:32 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 25, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·10:38 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:38 AM
Remedy

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:15953?

The severity of RHSA-2026:15953 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:15953?

To fix RHSA-2026:15953, update the glib2 package to version 2.56.4-169.el8_10 or newer.

3

What products are affected by RHSA-2026:15953?

RHSA-2026:15953 affects various Red Hat Enterprise Linux products including x86_64, Power, ARM, and IBM z Systems.

4

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2026:15953?

There are no specific workarounds published for RHSA-2026:15953; it is recommended to apply the update.

5

What components does RHSA-2026:15953 include?

RHSA-2026:15953 includes security updates for the glib2 package and its related components.

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