RHSA-2026:20929: Moderate: libexif security update

Published May 26, 2026
·
Updated

Moderate: libexif security update

Other sources

The libexif packages provide a library for extracting extra information from image files.Security Fix(es): libexif: libexif: Information disclosure and crashes via integer overflow in Nikon MakerNote handling (CVE-2026-40385) libexif: libexif: Denial of Service and information disclosure via integer underflow in MakerNote decoding (CVE-2026-40386) 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

28 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle
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 Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems
redhat/libexif<0.6.22-6.el8_10
0.6.22-6.el8_10
redhat/libexif<0.6.22-6.el8_10
0.6.22-6.el8_10
redhat/libexif-debuginfo<0.6.22-6.el8_10
0.6.22-6.el8_10
redhat/libexif-debuginfo<0.6.22-6.el8_10
0.6.22-6.el8_10
redhat/libexif-debugsource<0.6.22-6.el8_10
0.6.22-6.el8_10
redhat/libexif-debugsource<0.6.22-6.el8_10
0.6.22-6.el8_10
redhat/libexif<0.6.22-6.el8_10
0.6.22-6.el8_10
redhat/libexif-debuginfo<0.6.22-6.el8_10
0.6.22-6.el8_10
redhat/libexif-debugsource<0.6.22-6.el8_10
0.6.22-6.el8_10
redhat/libexif<0.6.22-6.el8_10.aa
0.6.22-6.el8_10.aa
redhat/libexif-debuginfo<0.6.22-6.el8_10.aa
0.6.22-6.el8_10.aa
redhat/libexif-debugsource<0.6.22-6.el8_10.aa
0.6.22-6.el8_10.aa
redhat/libexif-devel<0.6.22-6.el8_10
0.6.22-6.el8_10
redhat/libexif-devel<0.6.22-6.el8_10
0.6.22-6.el8_10
redhat/libexif-devel<0.6.22-6.el8_10
0.6.22-6.el8_10
redhat/libexif-devel<0.6.22-6.el8_10.aa
0.6.22-6.el8_10.aa

Remediation

Event History

May 26, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:35 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 30, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:05 PM
Remedy

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:20929?

The severity of RHSA-2026:20929 is medium, rated at 4.

2

What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2026:20929?

RHSA-2026:20929 addresses vulnerabilities including information disclosure and crashes via integer overflow in Nikon MakerNote handling (CVE-2026-40385).

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:20929?

To fix RHSA-2026:20929, you need to update the libexif packages as specified in the security advisory.

4

Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2026:20929?

The affected software packages include redhat/libexif, redhat/libexif-debuginfo, redhat/libexif-debugsource, and redhat/libexif-devel.

5

What systems are impacted by RHSA-2026:20929?

RHSA-2026:20929 impacts Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64, IBM z Systems, and x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203