RHSA-2026:49871: Medium severity Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 vulnerability

Published Aug 4, 2026
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Updated

Moderate: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update

Affected Software

24 affected components
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - 4 years of support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64 - Extended Update Support

Event History

Aug 4, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·02:08 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:08 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:49871?

The severity of RHSA-2026:49871 is medium, rated at 4.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:49871?

To fix RHSA-2026:49871, apply the latest kernel security updates provided by Red Hat.

3

What does RHSA-2026:49871 address?

RHSA-2026:49871 addresses kernel security vulnerabilities, bug fixes, and enhancements.

4

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2026:49871?

RHSA-2026:49871 affects several Red Hat Enterprise Linux distributions including x86_64, IBM z Systems, and ARM 64.

5

When was RHSA-2026:49871 published?

RHSA-2026:49871 was published on August 4, 2026.

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