RHSA-2026:18705: Moderate: mingw-glib2 security update

Published May 19, 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: Integer overflow in in gescapeuristring() (CVE-2025-13601) 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

8 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64
redhat/mingw-glib2<2.78.6-3.el9
2.78.6-3.el9
redhat/mingw32-glib2<2.78.6-3.el9
2.78.6-3.el9
redhat/mingw32-glib2-debuginfo<2.78.6-3.el9
2.78.6-3.el9
redhat/mingw32-glib2-static<2.78.6-3.el9
2.78.6-3.el9
redhat/mingw64-glib2<2.78.6-3.el9
2.78.6-3.el9
redhat/mingw64-glib2-debuginfo<2.78.6-3.el9
2.78.6-3.el9
redhat/mingw64-glib2-static<2.78.6-3.el9
2.78.6-3.el9

Remediation

Event History

May 19, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:03 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 25, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:33 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:33 AM
Remedy

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:18705?

The severity of RHSA-2026:18705 is classified as medium.

2

What security issues does RHSA-2026:18705 address?

RHSA-2026:18705 addresses an integer overflow vulnerability in GLib.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:18705?

To fix RHSA-2026:18705, apply the recommended security update for mingw-glib2.

4

Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2026:18705?

Affected software packages include redhat/mingw-glib2, redhat/mingw32-glib2, and redhat/mingw64-glib2.

5

When was RHSA-2026:18705 published?

RHSA-2026:18705 was published on May 19, 2026.

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