RHSA-2026:15971: Moderate: glib2 security update
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:15971?
The severity of RHSA-2026:15971 is classified as moderate.
What does RHSA-2026:15971 address?
RHSA-2026:15971 addresses security vulnerabilities in the glib2 package.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:15971?
To fix RHSA-2026:15971, update the glib2 package to version 2.68.4-18.el9_7.2 or later.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2026:15971?
RHSA-2026:15971 affects multiple architectures of Red Hat Enterprise Linux including ARM 64, x86_64, IBM z Systems, and Power.
Is there a recommended version to upgrade for RHSA-2026:15971?
Yes, the recommended version to upgrade to for RHSA-2026:15971 is 2.68.4-18.el9_7.2.