RHSA-2026:36620: Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.16.66 bug fix and security update
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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
OpenShift Container Platform 4.16to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.16.66Patch RHBA-2026:36619 - 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).
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:36620?
The severity of RHSA-2026:36620 is high with a CVSS score of 7.
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.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2026:36620?
RHSA-2026:36620 addresses important bug fixes and security vulnerabilities affecting the OpenShift Container Platform.
When was RHSA-2026:36620 published?
RHSA-2026:36620 was published on July 16, 2026.
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.