RHSA-2026:25186: Critical: OpenShift Container Platform 4.21.20 bug fix and security update
Critical: OpenShift Container Platform 4.21.20 bug fix and security update
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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 4.21.20. See the following advisory for the RPM packages for this release:https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2026:25185 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/4.21/html/releasenotes/ Security Fix(es): kernel: ip6tunnel: clear skb2->cb[] in ip4ip6err() (CVE-2026-43037) 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 4.21 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/4.21/html-single/updatingclusters/index#updating-cluster-cli.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
OpenShift Container Platformto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.21.20 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform RPM packagesto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch RHBA-2026:25185 - Upgrade
Upgrade
quay.io/openshift-release-dev/ocp-releaseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch sha256:e2f30027fa1240272c8a472d6c77218ebc486bb966b6862c121187801a40163b - Upgrade
Upgrade
quay.io/openshift-release-dev/ocp-releaseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch sha256:84aafe31c3f70600df9b6466f6d1f758701c46ef306105af008964478a8e1431 - Upgrade
Upgrade
quay.io/openshift-release-dev/ocp-releaseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch sha256:4ec235e09584bc41d185f7e16405d978ec943670de859260fde0ba150fc12fb0 - Upgrade
Upgrade
quay.io/openshift-release-dev/ocp-releaseto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch sha256:37b527aab81b3151268ea260005b088a7814bfbf55dd0e00cc1c23993bb14eaa - Operational
Download and use the OpenShift CLI (oc) or use the web console to check for available updates and to inspect release image metadata; then follow the OpenShift 4.21 cluster upgrade instructions to apply the 4.21.20 update.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:25186?
The severity of RHSA-2026:25186 is classified as critical, with a score of 9.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:25186?
To fix RHSA-2026:25186, you need to apply the updated container images provided in the advisory.
What software is affected by RHSA-2026:25186?
RHSA-2026:25186 affects Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for ARM 64, IBM Z and LinuxONE, Power, and standard Red Hat OpenShift platforms.
When was RHSA-2026:25186 published?
RHSA-2026:25186 was published on June 16, 2026.
What does RHSA-2026:25186 address?
RHSA-2026:25186 addresses bug fixes and security vulnerabilities in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.21.20.