RHSA-2026:33633: 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 2.9.13-3.el9_2.11 - Upgrade
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redhat/libxml2-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.13-3.el9_2.11 - Upgrade
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redhat/libxml2-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.13-3.el9_2.11 - Upgrade
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redhat/libxml2-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.13-3.el9_2.11 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-libxml2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.13-3.el9_2.11 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.13-3.el9_2.11 - Upgrade
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redhat/libxml2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.13-3.el9_2.11.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/libxml2-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.13-3.el9_2.11.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/libxml2-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.13-3.el9_2.11.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/libxml2-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.13-3.el9_2.11.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-libxml2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.13-3.el9_2.11.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.9.13-3.el9_2.11.aa - Compensating control
Apply the libxml2 security update described in the advisory (includes the change for libxml2 buffer over-read in xmlHTMLPrintFileContext in xmllint.c, CVE-2024-34459); use the referenced Red Hat article for application steps.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:33633?
The severity of RHSA-2026:33633 is categorized as low.
What is the CVE associated with RHSA-2026:33633?
The CVE associated with RHSA-2026:33633 is CVE-2024-34459.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:33633?
To fix RHSA-2026:33633, update the affected libxml2 packages to the latest version.
What issue does RHSA-2026:33633 address?
RHSA-2026:33633 addresses a buffer over-read vulnerability in the xmlHTMLPrintFileContext function of libxml2.
Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2026:33633?
The affected software packages include redhat/libxml2, redhat/libxml2-debuginfo, and redhat/python3-libxml2.