RHSA-2026:16161: Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.19.31 bug fix and security update
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform is Red Hat's cloud computing Kubernetes application platform solution designed for on-premise or private cloud deployments.This advisory contains the container images for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.19.31. See the following advisory for the RPM packages for this release:https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2026:16159 Space precludes documenting all of the container images in this advisory. See the following Release Notes documentation, which will be updated shortly for this release, for details about these changes:https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/openshiftcontainerplatform/4.19/html/releasenotes/ Security Fix(es): kernel: "Dirty Frag" ESP XFRM variant 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.All OpenShift Container Platform 4.19 users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages and images when they are available in the appropriate release channel. To check for available updates, use the OpenShift CLI (oc) or web console. Instructions for upgrading a cluster are available at https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/openshiftcontainerplatform/4.19/html-single/updatingclusters/index#updating-cluster-cli.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:16161?
The severity of RHSA-2026:16161 is classified as Important.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:16161?
To fix RHSA-2026:16161, update the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform to version 4.19.31 or higher.
What are the main issues addressed in RHSA-2026:16161?
RHSA-2026:16161 addresses various bugs and security vulnerabilities in the OpenShift Container Platform.
What versions of the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform are affected by RHSA-2026:16161?
RHSA-2026:16161 affects Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform versions up to, but not including, 4.19.31.
Who should be concerned about the RHSA-2026:16161 vulnerability?
Organizations using Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform versions below 4.19.31 should be concerned about RHSA-2026:16161.