AlmaLinux alert ALSA-2026:61247 (libxml2)

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[Announce]  [Security Advisory] ALSA-2026:61247: libxml2 security update (Moderate)
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:02:17 +0000
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AlmaLinux: 9
Type: Security
Severity: Moderate
Release date: 2026-08-31

Summary:

The libxml2 library is a development toolbox providing the implementation of various XML standards.

Security Fix(es):  

  * libxml2: mingw-libxml2: libxml2: Denial of Service via crafted XML input due to use-after-free
(CVE-2026-6653)
  * libxml2: libxml2: Arbitrary code execution in xmlcatalog utility via buffer overflow
(CVE-2026-11979)


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.


Full details, updated packages, references, and other related information:
https://errata.almalinux.org/9/ALSA-2026-61247.html

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