Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat Hardened Images RPMs Security Update
A security update has been issued for Red Hat Hardened Images RPM packages to address CVE-2026-44604. The update affects multiple RPM packages including rpm, python3-rpm, rpm-build, and various rpm-plugins for aarch64 and x86_64 architectures. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-78, indicating a potential command injection issue. No specific affected versions are stated, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The advisory provides updated package versions to mitigate the vulnerability.
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Technical Summary
Red Hat released a security advisory (RHSA-2026:28491) addressing CVE-2026-44604, a vulnerability in the Red Hat Hardened Images RPM packages. The update includes multiple RPM packages at version 6.0.1-6.1.hum1 for aarch64 and x86_64 architectures, as well as noarch and source packages. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-78, which typically relates to improper neutralization of special elements used in a command (command injection). The advisory does not specify affected versions explicitly nor provide a CVSS score. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The update is available from Red Hat's official channels.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability (CVE-2026-44604) affects RPM packages used in Red Hat Hardened Images, potentially allowing command injection attacks. This could lead to unauthorized command execution if exploited. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild, and the severity is rated medium by Red Hat. The impact is limited to systems using the affected RPM packages prior to the update.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated RPM packages (version 6.0.1-6.1.hum1) that address CVE-2026-44604. Users of Red Hat Hardened Images should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the vulnerability. The vendor advisory does not indicate any temporary workarounds or that no action is required. Patch status is confirmed by the advisory, and the fix is available through official Red Hat update channels.
Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat Hardened Images RPMs Security Update
Description
A security update has been issued for Red Hat Hardened Images RPM packages to address CVE-2026-44604. The update affects multiple RPM packages including rpm, python3-rpm, rpm-build, and various rpm-plugins for aarch64 and x86_64 architectures. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-78, indicating a potential command injection issue. No specific affected versions are stated, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The advisory provides updated package versions to mitigate the vulnerability.
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Technical Analysis
Red Hat released a security advisory (RHSA-2026:28491) addressing CVE-2026-44604, a vulnerability in the Red Hat Hardened Images RPM packages. The update includes multiple RPM packages at version 6.0.1-6.1.hum1 for aarch64 and x86_64 architectures, as well as noarch and source packages. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-78, which typically relates to improper neutralization of special elements used in a command (command injection). The advisory does not specify affected versions explicitly nor provide a CVSS score. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The update is available from Red Hat's official channels.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability (CVE-2026-44604) affects RPM packages used in Red Hat Hardened Images, potentially allowing command injection attacks. This could lead to unauthorized command execution if exploited. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild, and the severity is rated medium by Red Hat. The impact is limited to systems using the affected RPM packages prior to the update.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated RPM packages (version 6.0.1-6.1.hum1) that address CVE-2026-44604. Users of Red Hat Hardened Images should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the vulnerability. The vendor advisory does not indicate any temporary workarounds or that no action is required. Patch status is confirmed by the advisory, and the fix is available through official Red Hat update channels.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2026:28491
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a3c0cf7eed863c81e23a1ff
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 16:59:35 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 17:08:25 UTC
Last updated: 06/24/2026, 19:03:32 UTC
Views: 5
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