RHSA-2026:0985: Moderate: OpenShift Container Platform 4.16.56 bug fix and security update
Moderate: OpenShift Container Platform 4.16.56 bug fix and security update
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Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform is Red Hat's cloud computingKubernetes application platform solution designed for on-premise or privatecloud deployments.This advisory contains the container images for Red Hat OpenShift ContainerPlatform 4.16.56. See the following advisory for the RPM packages for thisrelease:https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2026:0984 Space precludes documenting all of the container images in this advisory.See the following Release Notes documentation, which will be updatedshortly for this release, for details about these changes:https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/openshiftcontainerplatform/4.16/html/releasenotes/ Security Fix(es): libssh: Invalid return code for chacha20 poly1305 with OpenSSL backend (CVE-2025-5987) libxslt: libxml2: Inifinite recursion at exsltDynMapFunction function in libexslt/dynamic.c (CVE-2025-9714)For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSSscore, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVEpage(s) listed in the References section.All OpenShift Container Platform 4.16 users are advised to upgrade to theseupdated packages and images when they are available in the appropriaterelease channel. To check for available updates, use the OpenShift CLI (oc)or web console. Instructions for upgrading a cluster are available athttps://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/openshiftcontainerplatform/4.16/html-single/updatingclusters/index#updating-cluster-cli.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2026:0985?
The severity of RHSA-2026:0985 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:0985?
To fix RHSA-2026:0985, update your Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform to the latest version available.
Which versions of OpenShift are affected by RHSA-2026:0985?
RHSA-2026:0985 affects versions of OpenShift Container Platform 4.16.56 and previous versions.
What types of OpenShift installations are impacted by RHSA-2026:0985?
RHSA-2026:0985 impacts installations on various platforms including Power, ARM 64, and IBM Z and LinuxONE.
Is RHSA-2026:0985 a bug fix or a security update?
RHSA-2026:0985 includes both a bug fix and a security update for the OpenShift Container Platform.