RHSA-2026:43290: Moderate: libinput security update

Published Jul 22, 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

40 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - 4 years of support
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
redhat/libinput<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-debuginfo<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-debugsource<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-test-debuginfo<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-utils<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-utils-debuginfo<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-debuginfo<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-debugsource<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-test-debuginfo<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-utils<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-utils-debuginfo<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-debuginfo<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-debugsource<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-test-debuginfo<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-utils<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-utils-debuginfo<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
redhat/libinput-debuginfo<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
redhat/libinput-debugsource<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
redhat/libinput-test-debuginfo<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
redhat/libinput-utils<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
redhat/libinput-utils-debuginfo<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
redhat/libinput-devel<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-devel<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-devel<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
redhat/libinput-devel<1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libinput-utils to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libinput-utils to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1
  14. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.1-5.el10_0.1.aa

Event History

Jul 22, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·07:02 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:02 AM
Severity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:43290?

The severity of RHSA-2026:43290 is medium with a rating of 4.

2

What security issue is addressed in RHSA-2026:43290?

RHSA-2026:43290 addresses a local privilege escalation vulnerability via crafted uinput devices, identified by CVE-2026-50292.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:43290?

To fix RHSA-2026:43290, ensure that you apply the latest security update for libinput provided by Red Hat.

4

What software packages are affected by RHSA-2026:43290?

The affected software packages in RHSA-2026:43290 include redhat/libinput, redhat/libinput-debuginfo, and redhat/libinput-utils among others.

5

When was RHSA-2026:43290 published?

RHSA-2026:43290 was published on July 22, 2026.

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