RHSA-2026:27736: Low: libxml2 security update

Published Jun 22, 2026
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Updated

Low: libxml2 security update

Other sources

The libxml2 library is a development toolbox providing the implementation of various XML standards.Security Fix(es): libxml2: buffer over-read in xmlHTMLPrintFileContext in xmllint.c (CVE-2024-34459) 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

13 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Extension
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
2.9.7-9.el8_4.10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libxml2-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3-libxml2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-9.el8_4.10
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.7-9.el8_4.10

Event History

Jun 22, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:07 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:07 AM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:27736?

The severity of RHSA-2026:27736 is categorized as low.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:27736?

To fix RHSA-2026:27736, update the libxml2 package to the latest version available for your system.

3

What systems are affected by RHSA-2026:27736?

RHSA-2026:27736 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server and the Extended Update Support Extension for x86_64.

4

What does RHSA-2026:27736 address?

RHSA-2026:27736 addresses a security vulnerability in the libxml2 library.

5

When was RHSA-2026:27736 published?

RHSA-2026:27736 was published on June 22, 2026.

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