RHSA-2026:36620: Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.16.66 bug fix and security update

Published Jul 16, 2026
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Updated

Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.16.66 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.This advisory contains the container images for Red Hat OpenShift ContainerPlatform 4.16.66. See the following advisory for the RPM packages for thisrelease:https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2026:36619 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/4.16/html/releasenotes/ Security Fix(es): 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 4.16 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/4.16/html-single/updatingclusters/index#updating-cluster-cli.

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Affected Software

4 affected components
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
Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for Power

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenShift Container Platform 4.16 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.16.66Patch RHBA-2026:36619
  2. Compensating control

    Verify the cluster is fully upgraded by following the OpenShift Container Platform 4.16 documentation for upgrading the cluster and fully applying this asynchronous errata update (per the referenced updating clusters documentation).

  3. Compensating control

    Use the OpenShift CLI (oc) to inspect release image metadata for x86_64, s390x, ppc64le, and aarch64, and confirm you are deploying the updated release image digests provided for OCP 4.16.66.

Event History

Jul 16, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·10:41 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:41 AM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:36620?

The severity of RHSA-2026:36620 is high with a CVSS score of 7.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:36620?

To fix RHSA-2026:36620, update your Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform to version 4.16.66 using the provided container images.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2026:36620?

RHSA-2026:36620 addresses important bug fixes and security vulnerabilities affecting the OpenShift Container Platform.

4

When was RHSA-2026:36620 published?

RHSA-2026:36620 was published on July 16, 2026.

5

Which platforms are affected by RHSA-2026:36620?

RHSA-2026:36620 affects Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for IBM Z, LinuxONE, ARM 64, and Power.

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