RHSA-2026:29856: Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.18.46 bug fix and security update
Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.18.46 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 4.18.46.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/4.18/html/releasenotes/ Security Fix(es): 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 4.18 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/4.18/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
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.18to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.18.46 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch CVE-2026-46331 - Upgrade
Upgrade
kernel: net/sched: act_pedit: extend the writable skb range per key (CVE-2026-46331)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.18.46
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:29856?
The severity of RHSA-2026:29856 is classified as high with a score of 7.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:29856?
To fix RHSA-2026:29856, update to OpenShift Container Platform version 4.18.46 or later.
What products are affected by RHSA-2026:29856?
RHSA-2026:29856 affects Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for IBM Z, LinuxONE, ARM 64, and Power.
What type of update is provided in RHSA-2026:29856?
RHSA-2026:29856 provides a bug fix and security update for the OpenShift Container Platform.
When was RHSA-2026:29856 published?
RHSA-2026:29856 was published on July 1, 2026.