RHSA-2026:36734: Low: libxml2 security update

Published Jul 8, 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: Stack Buffer Overflow in xmllint Interactive Shell Command Handling (CVE-2025-6170) 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

32 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Life Cycle
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
redhat/libxml2<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
redhat/libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
redhat/libxml2-debugsource<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
redhat/libxml2-devel<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
redhat/python3-libxml2<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
redhat/python3-libxml2-debuginfo<2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.9.7-21.el8_10.6.aa

Event History

Jul 8, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·11:52 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:52 AM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:36734?

The severity of RHSA-2026:36734 is rated as low.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:36734?

Fix RHSA-2026:36734 by applying the provided security update for libxml2 through your Red Hat package manager.

3

Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2026:36734?

RHSA-2026:36734 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including ARM 64, x86_64, and IBM z Systems.

4

Is RHSA-2026:36734 a critical vulnerability?

No, RHSA-2026:36734 is classified as a low risk vulnerability.

5

When was RHSA-2026:36734 published?

RHSA-2026:36734 was published on July 8, 2026.

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