RHSA-2026:49758: Critical: perl-GD security update

Published Aug 3, 2026
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Updated

Critical: perl-GD security update

Other sources

This is a autoloadable interface module for GD, a popular library for creating and manipulating PNG files. With this library you can create PNG images on the fly or modify existing files.Security Fix(es): perl-GD: perl-GD: Arbitrary command execution and file overwrite via crafted filenames (CVE-2026-11526) 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

4 affected components
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, big endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems)
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, little endian

Event History

Aug 3, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:54 PM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:49758?

The severity of RHSA-2026:49758 is classified as critical with a score of 9.

2

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2026:49758?

RHSA-2026:49758 addresses arbitrary command execution and file overwrite vulnerabilities in perl-GD.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:49758?

To fix RHSA-2026:49758, you need to update the perl-GD package to the latest version provided by Red Hat.

4

Which operating systems are affected by RHSA-2026:49758?

RHSA-2026:49758 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server across multiple architectures including IBM Power and z Systems.

5

Is it safe to use perl-GD after applying the update for RHSA-2026:49758?

Yes, after applying the update for RHSA-2026:49758, it is safe to use perl-GD as the vulnerabilities will be mitigated.

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