RHSA-2026:40787: Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.20.30 bug fix and security update
Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.20.30 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 4.20.30.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/4.20/html/releasenotes/ Security Fix(es): kernel: eventpoll: fix epremove struct eventpoll / struct file UAF (CVE-2026-46242) kernel: KVM: arm64: vgic-its: Drop the translation cache reference only for the erased entry (CVE-2026-46316) kernel: KVM: x86: Fix shadow paging use-after-free due to unexpected role (CVE-2026-53359) 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 4.20 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/4.20/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 4.20to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.20.30 - Compensating control
Upgrade OCP 4.20 to 4.20.30 using the appropriate release channel and follow the cluster upgrade instructions (including fully applying the asynchronous errata update) from the OpenShift Container Platform 4.20 updating clusters documentation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:40787?
The severity of RHSA-2026:40787 is classified as high with a score of 7.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:40787?
To fix RHSA-2026:40787, update your OpenShift Container Platform to version 4.20.30 or later.
What does RHSA-2026:40787 address?
RHSA-2026:40787 addresses bug fixes and security updates related to a use after free vulnerability in the OpenShift Container Platform.
Which software is affected by RHSA-2026:40787?
RHSA-2026:40787 affects the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform and its variants for ARM 64, IBM Z, LinuxONE, and Power.
When was RHSA-2026:40787 published?
RHSA-2026:40787 was published on July 21, 2026.