RHSA-2026:47727: Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.17.56 bug fix and security update
Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.17.56 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 4.17.56. See the following advisory for the RPM packages for thisrelease:https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2026:47726 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/4.17/html/releasenotes/ Security Fix(es): kernel: netfilter: flowtable: strictly check for maximum number of actions (CVE-2026-43329) kernel: Linux kernel: smb: client: reject userspace cifs.spnego descriptions (CVE-2026-46243) 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 CVSSscore, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVEpage(s) listed in the References section.All OpenShift Container Platform 4.17 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/4.17/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 Platformto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.17.56Patch RHBA-2026:47726 - Compensating control
Use the OpenShift CLI (oc) to inspect release image metadata for x86_64, s390x, ppc64le, and aarch64 architectures before upgrading to ensure you select the correct release images/digests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2026:47727?
The severity of RHSA-2026:47727 is classified as high with a score of 7.
How do I fix RHSA-2026:47727?
To fix RHSA-2026:47727, you should update your Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform to version 4.17.56.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2026:47727?
RHSA-2026:47727 addresses a bug fix and a critical security vulnerability related to use after free.
Which versions of OpenShift are affected by RHSA-2026:47727?
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform versions prior to 4.17.56 are affected by RHSA-2026:47727.
Who should be concerned about RHSA-2026:47727?
Organizations using Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for on-premise or private cloud deployments should be concerned about RHSA-2026:47727.