AlmaLinux distributed a batch of security patches that address serious vulnerabilities across versions 8 through 10 of its operating system. These updates target essential packages like the Linux kernel, Ruby, nginx, and libpng by closing flaws that could let attackers escalate privileges or run arbitrary code on compromised machines. You should apply these fixes right away because leaving systems unpatched leaves them wide open to remote exploitation.

ALSA-2026:16206: kernel security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:18065: ruby security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:18063: nginx security update (Critical)
ALSA-2026:18039: ruby security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:18030: ruby:3.3 security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:18064: libpng security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:18041: nginx:1.24 security update (Critical)

ALSA-2026:16206: kernel security update (Important)

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AlmaLinux: 9
Type: Security
Severity: Important
Release date: 2026-05-20

Summary:

The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.

Security Fix(es):

* kernel: "Dirty Frag" is a new universal Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability in the Linux kernel (CVE-2026-43284)

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-2026-16206.html

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ALSA-2026:18065: ruby security update (Important)

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AlmaLinux: 10
Type: Security
Severity: Important
Release date: 2026-05-19

Summary:

Ruby is an extensible, interpreted, object-oriented, scripting language. It has features to process text files and to perform system management tasks.

Security Fix(es):

* erb: ERB: Arbitrary code execution via deserialization bypass (CVE-2026-41316)

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/10/ALSA-2026-18065.html

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ALSA-2026:18063: nginx security update (Critical)

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AlmaLinux: 10
Type: Security
Severity: Critical
Release date: 2026-05-19

Summary:

nginx is a web and proxy server supporting HTTP and other protocols, with a focus on high concurrency, performance, and low memory usage.

Security Fix(es):

* nginx: NGINX: Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2026-42945)

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/10/ALSA-2026-18063.html

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ALSA-2026:18039: ruby security update (Important)

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AlmaLinux: 9
Type: Security
Severity: Important
Release date: 2026-05-19

Summary:

Ruby is an extensible, interpreted, object-oriented, scripting language. It has features to process text files and to perform system management tasks.

Security Fix(es):

* erb: ERB: Arbitrary code execution via deserialization bypass (CVE-2026-41316)

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-2026-18039.html

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ALSA-2026:18030: ruby:3.3 security update (Important)

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AlmaLinux: 9
Type: Security
Severity: Important
Release date: 2026-05-19

Summary:

Ruby is an extensible, interpreted, object-oriented, scripting language. It has features to process text files and to perform system management tasks.

Security Fix(es):

* erb: ERB: Arbitrary code execution via deserialization bypass (CVE-2026-41316)

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-2026-18030.html

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ALSA-2026:18064: libpng security update (Moderate)

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AlmaLinux: 10
Type: Security
Severity: Moderate
Release date: 2026-05-19

Summary:

The libpng packages contain a library of functions for creating and manipulating Portable Network Graphics (PNG) image format files.

Security Fix(es):

* libpng: libpng: Arbitrary code execution due to use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2026-33416)

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/10/ALSA-2026-18064.html

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ALSA-2026:18041: nginx:1.24 security update (Critical)

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AlmaLinux: 8
Type: Security
Severity: Critical
Release date: 2026-05-19

Summary:

nginx is a web and proxy server supporting HTTP and other protocols, with a focus on high concurrency, performance, and low memory usage.

Security Fix(es):

* nginx: NGINX: Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2026-42945)

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/8/ALSA-2026-18041.html

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