RHSA-2026:51063: Important: libXfont2 security update

Published Aug 6, 2026
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Updated

Important: libXfont2 security update

Other sources

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) libXfont2: computeProps Property Buffer Heap Buffer Overflow (CVE-2026-56003) 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
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 for IBM Power, big endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, little endian

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade libXfont2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-56001
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade libXfont2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-56002
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade libXfont2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-56003

Event History

Aug 6, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·11:14 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:14 AM
Severity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:51063?

The severity of RHSA-2026:51063 is rated as high (7).

2

What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2026:51063 address?

RHSA-2026:51063 addresses security vulnerabilities in libXfont2.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:51063?

To fix RHSA-2026:51063, install the updated libXfont2 packages provided by Red Hat.

4

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2026:51063?

RHSA-2026:51063 affects various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server, including Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM z Systems and IBM Power.

5

When was RHSA-2026:51063 published?

RHSA-2026:51063 was published on August 6, 2026.

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