RHSA-2026:29022: Moderate: libpng12 security update
Moderate: libpng12 security update
Other sources
The libpng12 package provides libpng 1.2, which is the previous version of the libpng library for manipulating PNG (Portable Network Graphics) image format files. This version should be used in case that it is not possible to use the current version of libpng.Security Fix(es): libpng: libpng: Arbitrary code execution due to use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2026-33416) 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
Upgrade
redhat/libpng12to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.2.57-5.el8_4.2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/libpng12-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.2.57-5.el8_4.2 - Upgrade
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redhat/libpng12-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.2.57-5.el8_4.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:29022?
The severity of RHSA-2026:29022 is classified as medium (4).
How do I fix RHSA-2026:29022?
To fix RHSA-2026:29022, update the libpng12 package to the latest version provided by Red Hat.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2026:29022?
RHSA-2026:29022 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 with Extended Update Support.
What is libpng12 in the context of RHSA-2026:29022?
Libpng12 refers to the previous version of the libpng library used for handling PNG image format files.
What type of vulnerability does RHSA-2026:29022 address?
RHSA-2026:29022 addresses a 'Use After Free' vulnerability in the libpng12 library.