RHSA-2026:40021: Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.13.69 bug fix and security update
Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.13.69 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 4.13.69. See the following advisory for the RPM packages for this release:https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2026:40020 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/4.13/html/releasenotes Security Fix(es): bind: BIND: Denial of Service via maliciously crafted DNSSEC-validated zone (CVE-2026-1519) glibc: glibc: Heap Buffer Overflow in scanf with %mc format specifier and large width CVE-2026-5450) kernel: net/sched: actpedit: extend the writable skb range per key (CVE-2026-46331) 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 CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.All OpenShift Container Platform 4.13 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/4.13/html-single/updatingclusters/index#updating-cluster-within-minor.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
OpenShift Container Platform 4.13to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.13.69Patch RHBA-2026:40020 - Operational
Upgrade the OpenShift Container Platform 4.13 cluster with the asynchronous errata update and fully apply it: follow the documented instructions for upgrading within minor (link referenced for OCP 4.13 updating_clusters within-minor).
- Operational
Verify the release image digest for x86_64 matches the provided sha value: sha256:6ff433fc5d4e0a3e7a0496e41af47da5c9349afeaad949e6d3bb49764618e1b9.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:40021?
The severity of RHSA-2026:40021 is considered high with a CVSS score of 7.
What types of systems are affected by RHSA-2026:40021?
RHSA-2026:40021 affects multiple versions of the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, including those for IBM Z, Power, and ARM 64.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:40021?
To fix RHSA-2026:40021, update your OpenShift Container Platform to the latest patched version provided in the advisory.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in RHSA-2026:40021?
RHSA-2026:40021 addresses a buffer overflow vulnerability that may lead to execution of arbitrary code.
When was RHSA-2026:40021 published?
RHSA-2026:40021 was published on July 23, 2026.