RHSA-2026:34788: Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.20.28 bug fix and security update

Published Jul 7, 2026
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Updated

Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.20.28 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.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/4.20/html/releasenotes/ Security Fix(es): gnutls: gnutls: Denial of Service via DTLS packet reordering vulnerability (CVE-2026-42009) gnutls: gnutls: Authentication Bypass via NUL Character in Username (CVE-2026-42010) kernel: Linux kernel: smb: client: reject userspace cifs.spnego descriptions (CVE-2026-46243)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 4.20 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/4.20/html-single/updatingclusters/index#updating-cluster-cli.

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Affected Software

4 affected components
Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for Power
Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for IBM Z and LinuxONE
Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for ARM 64

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenShift Container Platform 4.20 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.20.28
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-42009
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-42010
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-46243

Event History

Jul 7, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:14 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:14 PM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:34788?

The severity of RHSA-2026:34788 is classified as high with a CVSS score of 7.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:34788?

To fix RHSA-2026:34788, you should update your Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform to version 4.20.28 or later.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2026:34788?

RHSA-2026:34788 addresses various bug fixes and security updates to enhance the security and functionality of OpenShift Container Platform.

4

Which platforms are affected by RHSA-2026:34788?

RHSA-2026:34788 affects Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for Power, IBM Z and LinuxONE, and ARM 64.

5

When was RHSA-2026:34788 published?

RHSA-2026:34788 was published on July 7, 2026.

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