RHSA-2026:54244: Important: ldns security update

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Important: ldns security update

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The ldns packages contain a library with the aim to simplify DNS programming in C. All low-level DNS/DNSSEC operations are supported. We also define a higher level API which allows a programmer to (for instance) create or sign packets.Security Fix(es): ldns: ldns: Off-path poisoning attacks due to insufficient query-response matching (CVE-2026-10846) 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

33 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Life Cycle
redhat/ldns<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/ldns<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/ldns-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/ldns-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/ldns-debugsource<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/ldns-debugsource<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/ldns-utils-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/ldns-utils-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/perl-ldns-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/perl-ldns-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/python3-ldns-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/python3-ldns-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/ldns<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/ldns-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/ldns-debugsource<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/ldns-utils-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/perl-ldns-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/python3-ldns-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
redhat/ldns<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
redhat/ldns-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
redhat/ldns-debugsource<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
redhat/ldns-utils-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
redhat/perl-ldns-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
redhat/python3-ldns-debuginfo<1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3-ldns-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.1-11.el9_4.1
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3-ldns-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.1-11.el9_4.1.aa

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:10 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:10 AM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:54244?

The severity of RHSA-2026:54244 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:54244?

To fix RHSA-2026:54244, update the affected ldns packages to the latest version available from Red Hat.

3

What software is affected by RHSA-2026:54244?

The affected software includes redhat/ldns, redhat/ldns-debuginfo, redhat/ldns-debugsource, and related packages.

4

What type of vulnerability does RHSA-2026:54244 address?

RHSA-2026:54244 addresses security vulnerabilities in the ldns library used for DNS programming.

5

Is there a risk associated with RHSA-2026:54244?

Yes, RHSA-2026:54244 has been assessed with a risk level of 33, indicating potential security implications.

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