RHSA-2026:27739: Low: libxml2 security update
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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/libxml2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.7-16.el8_8.14 - Upgrade
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redhat/libxml2-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.7-16.el8_8.14 - Upgrade
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redhat/libxml2-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.7-16.el8_8.14 - Upgrade
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redhat/libxml2-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.7-16.el8_8.14 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-libxml2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.7-16.el8_8.14 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.7-16.el8_8.14
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:27739?
The severity of RHSA-2026:27739 is rated as low.
What does RHSA-2026:27739 update address?
RHSA-2026:27739 addresses security vulnerabilities in the libxml2 package.
For which software does RHSA-2026:27739 apply?
RHSA-2026:27739 applies to Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 and other related Red Hat products.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:27739?
To fix RHSA-2026:27739, you should update the libxml2 package using your package manager.
When was RHSA-2026:27739 published?
RHSA-2026:27739 was published on June 22, 2026.