RHSA-2026:39296: Moderate: libinput security update

Published Jul 14, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian

Event History

Jul 14, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:43 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:43 PM
Severity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:39296?

The severity of RHSA-2026:39296 is classified as medium.

2

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.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:39296?

To fix RHSA-2026:39296, apply the recommended security update for libinput provided by Red Hat.

4

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.

5

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.

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