RHSA-2026:39296: Moderate: libinput security update
libinput is a library that handles input devices for display servers and other applications that need to directly deal with input devices.Security Fix(es): libinput: local privilege escalation via crafted uinput devices (CVE-2026-50292) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:39296?
The severity of RHSA-2026:39296 is classified as medium.
What does the RHSA-2026:39296 vulnerability affect?
RHSA-2026:39296 affects the libinput library used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux for managing input devices.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:39296?
To fix RHSA-2026:39296, apply the recommended security update for libinput provided by Red Hat.
What is the risk associated with RHSA-2026:39296?
The risk associated with RHSA-2026:39296 is a local privilege escalation via crafted uinput devices.
Is RHSA-2026:39296 specific to certain architectures?
Yes, RHSA-2026:39296 is specific to Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 and Power, little endian architectures.