RHSA-2026:29799: Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.20.27 bug fix and security update
Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.20.27 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 4.20.27. See the following advisory for the RPM packages for this release:https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2026:29798 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/4.20/html/releasenotes/ Security Fix(es): samba: Remote Code Execution in SAMR (CVE-2026-4408) kernel: net/sched: actpedit: extend the writable skb range per key (CVE-2026-46331) 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 4.20 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/4.20/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 Platform 4.20to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.20.27Patch RHBA-2026:29798 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch RHBA-2026:29798 - Compensating control
After upgrading to OpenShift Container Platform 4.20.27, fully apply the asynchronous errata update following the provided upgrade instructions for this release.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:29799?
The severity of RHSA-2026:29799 is classified as high with a score of 7.
What types of deployments does RHSA-2026:29799 affect?
RHSA-2026:29799 affects Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform deployments including on-premise or private cloud environments.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:29799?
To fix RHSA-2026:29799, update to the latest container images provided in the advisory.
What is the purpose of RHSA-2026:29799?
RHSA-2026:29799 provides important bug fixes and security updates for the OpenShift Container Platform 4.20.27.
When was RHSA-2026:29799 published?
RHSA-2026:29799 was published on June 30, 2026.