RHSA-2026:15967: Moderate: libxml2 security update

Published May 11, 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

22 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Extension
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-13.el8_6.13
2.9.7-13.el8_6.13

Remediation

Event History

May 11, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·10:12 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:12 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 23, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·10:57 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:57 AM
Remedy

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:15967?

The severity of RHSA-2026:15967 is categorized as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:15967?

To fix RHSA-2026:15967, update to version 2.9.7-13.el8_6.13 of the libxml2 package.

3

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2026:15967?

RHSA-2026:15967 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including Server and Extended Update Support.

4

What issues does RHSA-2026:15967 address?

RHSA-2026:15967 addresses an infinite recursion vulnerability in the exsltDynMapFunction of libexslt.

5

Is a restart required after applying RHSA-2026:15967?

A restart may be required depending on the services that utilize the libxml2 library after applying RHSA-2026:15967.

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