RHSA-2026:18597: Low: NetworkManager security update

Published May 19, 2026
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Updated

NetworkManager is a system network service that manages network devices and connections, attempting to keep active network connectivity when available. Its capabilities include managing Ethernet, wireless, mobile broadband (WWAN), and PPPoE devices, as well as providing VPN integration with a variety of different VPN services.Security Fix(es): networkmanagr: NetworkManager File Access (CVE-2025-9615) 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.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Release Notes linked from the References section.

Affected Software

1 affected component
NetworkManager

Remediation

Event History

May 25, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·05:02 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:02 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:18597?

The severity of RHSA-2026:18597 is classified as low.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:18597?

To fix RHSA-2026:18597, you should update to NetworkManager version 1.54.3 or later.

3

What type of vulnerabilities does RHSA-2026:18597 address?

RHSA-2026:18597 addresses security vulnerabilities related to the NetworkManager system service.

4

Which software is affected by RHSA-2026:18597?

The software affected by RHSA-2026:18597 is NetworkManager.

5

When was RHSA-2026:18597 published?

RHSA-2026:18597 was published on May 19, 2026.

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