RHSA-2026:8944: Red Hat Hardened Images RPMs bug fix and enhancement update
Published Apr 20, 2026
·Updated
This update includes the following RPMs:libarchive: bsdcat-3.8.7-1.hum1 (aarch64, x8664) bsdcpio-3.8.7-1.hum1 (aarch64, x8664) bsdtar-3.8.7-1.hum1 (aarch64, x8664) bsdunzip-3.8.7-1.hum1 (aarch64, x8664) libarchive-3.8.7-1.hum1 (aarch64, x8664) libarchive-devel-3.8.7-1.hum1 (aarch64, x8664) libarchive-3.8.7-1.hum1.src (src)
Affected Software
7 affected components
redhat/bsdcat=3.8.7-1.hum1
redhat/bsdcpio=3.8.7-1.hum1
redhat/bsdtar=3.8.7-1.hum1
redhat/bsdunzip=3.8.7-1.hum1
redhat/libarchive=3.8.7-1.hum1
redhat/libarchive-devel=3.8.7-1.hum1
redhat/libarchive=3.8.7-1.hum1.src
Remediation
Event History
Apr 25, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·09:29 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:8944?
The severity of RHSA-2026:8944 is rated as 8.
2
What products are affected by RHSA-2026:8944?
RHSA-2026:8944 affects the Red Hat packages including libarchive, bsdcat, bsdcpio, bsdtar, bsdunzip, and libarchive-devel.
3
How do I fix RHSA-2026:8944?
To fix RHSA-2026:8944, you need to apply the update that includes the specified RPMs.
4
When was RHSA-2026:8944 published?
RHSA-2026:8944 was published on April 20, 2026.
5
What enhancements are included in RHSA-2026:8944?
RHSA-2026:8944 includes bug fixes and enhancements for the specified RPMs.