RLSA-2026:98482: Important: librsvg2 security update
The librsvg2 packages provide a Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) library based on the libart library.
Security Fix(es):
librsvg: Use-after-free when XML includes have duplicated entities (CVE-2026-96889,RUSTSEC-2026-0305)
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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
rocky-linux/librsvg2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:2.50.7-3.el9_8.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What access and interaction are required for exploitation?
The CVSS vector indicates local attack access, low attack complexity, no required privileges, and required user interaction. The issue is therefore relevant where a local user can induce someone to process a crafted SVG or related XML content.
What is the potential impact of a successful exploit?
The advisory rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high. The underlying flaw is a use-after-free triggered by XML includes containing duplicated entities.