RHSA-2026:52950: Moderate: libgcrypt security update
Moderate: libgcrypt security update
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The libgcrypt library provides general-purpose implementations of various cryptographic algorithms.Security Fix(es): Libgcrypt: Libgcrypt: Denial of Service and buffer overflow via crafted ECDH ciphertext (CVE-2026-41989) 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.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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redhat/libgcryptto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.10.0-11.el9_6.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/libgcrypt-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.10.0-11.el9_6.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/libgcrypt-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.10.0-11.el9_6.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/libgcrypt-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.10.0-11.el9_6.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/libgcrypt-devel-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.10.0-11.el9_6.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/libgcryptto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.10.0-11.el9_6.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/libgcrypt-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.10.0-11.el9_6.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/libgcrypt-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.10.0-11.el9_6.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/libgcrypt-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.10.0-11.el9_6.1.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/libgcrypt-devel-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.10.0-11.el9_6.1.aa - Upgrade
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Patch CVE-2026-41989 - Compensating control
Apply compensating controls/mitigations as described in the referenced Red Hat advisory article for this libgcrypt security update (article: access.redhat.com/articles/11258).
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:52950?
The severity of RHSA-2026:52950 is classified as medium with a score of 4.
What types of software are affected by RHSA-2026:52950?
RHSA-2026:52950 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux including those for IBM z Systems, Power, and x86_64, among others.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:52950?
To fix RHSA-2026:52950, you must apply the latest security updates provided by Red Hat for your specific version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
What is the description of RHSA-2026:52950?
RHSA-2026:52950 is a moderate security update for libgcrypt addressing vulnerabilities that could potentially allow unauthorized information access.
When was RHSA-2026:52950 published?
RHSA-2026:52950 was published on August 10, 2026.