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Oracle Linux 8 ELSA-2026-61248-0 libxml2 Moderate CVE-2026

Linuxsecurity •LinuxSecurity Advisories • September 3, 2026

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[2.9.7-21.7] - Fix CVE-2026-11979 (RHEL-215569)

libxml2-2.9.7-21.el8_10.7.i686.rpm libxml2-2.9.7-21.el8_10.7.x86_64.rpm libxml2-devel-2.9.7-21.el8_10.7.i686.rpm libxml2-devel-2.9.7-21.el8_10.7.x86_64.rpm python3-libxml2-2.9.7-21.el8_10.7.x86_64.rpm

libxml2-2.9.7-21.el8_10.7.aarch64.rpm libxml2-devel-2.9.7-21.el8_10.7.aarch64.rpm python3-libxml2-2.9.7-21.el8_10.7.aarch64.rpm

Related CVEs: CVE-2026-11979

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Multiple Oracle Linux Security Updates Address Critical Vulnerabilities Oracle has released multiple security updates for its Linux distributions, addressing several critical vulnerabilities. Key updates include patches for CVE-2026-59090 and CVE-2026-18301 in GIMP, and multiple CVEs in FreeRDP, libssh, and Grafana. Affected systems include Oracle Linux 8, 9, and 10, with vulnerabilities allowing for potential remote code execution and privilege escalation. The updates also resolve issues related to file handling and email verification in Grafana. Administrators are urged to apply these patches promptly to mitigate risks. The updates were published on September 3, 2026, and are part of ongoing efforts to maintain system security. Specific CVEs include CVE-2026-55194, CVE-2026-67288, and CVE-2026-18300, among others. 65 sources 46

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CVEs (1)

CVE-2026-11979