RHSA-2026:47084: Important: libXfont2 security update

Published Jul 28, 2026
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Updated

X.Org X11 libXfont2 runtime librarySecurity Fix(es): libXfont2: BitmapScaleBitmaps Integer Overflow Heap Buffer Overflow (CVE-2026-56001) libXfont2: PCF Font Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow (CVE-2026-56002) 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

1 affected component
X.Org libXfont2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade libXfont2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-56002
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade libXfont2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-56001

Event History

Jul 28, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:47084?

The severity of RHSA-2026:47084 is classified as important.

2

What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2026:47084 address?

RHSA-2026:47084 addresses CVE-2026-56001 and CVE-2026-56002, which involve integer overflow and heap buffer overflow issues in libXfont2.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:47084?

To fix RHSA-2026:47084, you should update the libXfont2 package to the latest version available in your distribution's repository.

4

What are the potential impacts of the vulnerabilities in RHSA-2026:47084?

The vulnerabilities in RHSA-2026:47084 could allow an attacker to exploit the Integer Overflow and Heap Buffer Overflow, possibly leading to remote code execution.

5

Which library is affected by RHSA-2026:47084?

The affected library in RHSA-2026:47084 is the X.Org X11 libXfont2 runtime library.

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