RHSA-2026:44259: Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.20.31 bug fix and security update
Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.20.31 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 4.20.31. See the following advisory for the RPM packages for this release:https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2026:44258 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: netfilter: flowtable: strictly check for maximum number of actions (CVE-2026-43329) kernel: Linux kernel: Use-After-Free in net/gro due to improper handling of zerocopy skbs (CVE-2026-46323) 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 4.20.31Patch RHBA-2026:44258 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch RHBA-2026:44258 - Compensating control
Perform the asynchronous errata update for OpenShift Container Platform 4.20.31 by using the OpenShift CLI (oc) and/or the web console to ensure the updated packages and images from the appropriate release channel are applied to the cluster.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:44259?
The severity of RHSA-2026:44259 is high with a score of 7.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:44259?
To fix RHSA-2026:44259, update to the latest version of OpenShift Container Platform 4.20.31.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2026:44259 address?
RHSA-2026:44259 addresses a vulnerability associated with the Use After Free security issue.
Who is affected by RHSA-2026:44259?
Users of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform across various architectures, including Power, ARM 64, IBM Z, and LinuxONE, are affected.
When was RHSA-2026:44259 published?
RHSA-2026:44259 was published on July 28, 2026.