RHSA-2026:55862: Important: haproxy security update

Published Aug 17, 2026
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Updated

Important: haproxy security update

Other sources

The haproxy packages provide a reliable, high-performance network load balancer for TCP and HTTP-based applications.Security Fix(es): haproxy: HAProxy: Denial of Service via HPACK dynamic table insertions (CVE-2026-55204) 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

6 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle Long Life
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
redhat/haproxy<1.8.27-4.el8_6.2
1.8.27-4.el8_6.2
redhat/haproxy<1.8.27-4.el8_6.2
1.8.27-4.el8_6.2
redhat/haproxy-debuginfo<1.8.27-4.el8_6.2
1.8.27-4.el8_6.2
redhat/haproxy-debugsource<1.8.27-4.el8_6.2
1.8.27-4.el8_6.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.8.27-4.el8_6.2
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.8.27-4.el8_6.2
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.8.27-4.el8_6.2

Event History

Aug 17, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·07:45 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:45 PM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:55862?

The severity of RHSA-2026:55862 is classified as high with a score of 7.

2

What is the main security issue addressed in RHSA-2026:55862?

RHSA-2026:55862 addresses a Denial of Service vulnerability in HAProxy due to HPACK dynamic table insertions (CVE-2026-55204).

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:55862?

To fix RHSA-2026:55862, it is recommended to update the HAProxy packages to the latest version provided in the security update.

4

Who is affected by the vulnerability in RHSA-2026:55862?

The vulnerability in RHSA-2026:55862 affects users of the HAProxy package on Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms.

5

What impact does RHSA-2026:55862 have on my system?

The impact of RHSA-2026:55862 can result in a Denial of Service for applications using HAProxy, potentially disrupting access to these services.

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