RHSA-2026:6647: Important: libarchive security update
Published Apr 6, 2026
·Updated
Important: libarchive security update
Affected Software
37 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/libarchive<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/bsdcat-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/bsdcat-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/bsdcpio-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/bsdcpio-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/bsdtar<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/bsdtar-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/bsdtar-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/libarchive<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/libarchive-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/libarchive-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/libarchive-debugsource<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/libarchive-debugsource<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/bsdcat-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/bsdcpio-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/bsdtar<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/bsdtar-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/libarchive<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/libarchive-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/libarchive-debugsource<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
redhat/bsdcat-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
redhat/bsdcpio-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
redhat/bsdtar<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
redhat/bsdtar-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
redhat/libarchive<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
redhat/libarchive-debuginfo<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
redhat/libarchive-debugsource<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1.aa
redhat/bsdtar<3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
3.5.3-5.el9_2.1
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Remediation
Event History
Apr 6, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·09:04 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 13, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·09:52 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:52 AM
Remedy
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:6647?
The severity of RHSA-2026:6647 is classified as high with a score of 7.
2
How do I fix RHSA-2026:6647?
To fix RHSA-2026:6647, you should update the libarchive package to version 3.5.3-5.el9_2.1 or later.
3
What software is affected by RHSA-2026:6647?
The affected software includes redhat/libarchive and related packages such as redhat/bsdcat-debuginfo, redhat/bsdtar, and others.
4
When was RHSA-2026:6647 published?
RHSA-2026:6647 was published on April 6, 2026.
5
Is there a risk associated with RHSA-2026:6647?
Yes, RHSA-2026:6647 is considered to have a risk rating of 33.