RHSA-2026:55837: High severity Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2026
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Updated

Important: kpatch-patch-5140-2841171, kpatch-patch-5140-2841341, kpatch-patch-5140-2841481, kpatch-patch-5140-2841581, and kpatch-patch-5140-2841721 security update

Affected Software

5 affected components
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_117_1-1-19.el9_2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_134_1-1-13.el9_2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_148_1-1-11.el9_2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_158_1-1-9.el9_2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_172_1-1-6.el9_2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_117_1-debuginfo-1-19.el9_2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_117_1-debugsource-1-19.el9_2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_134_1-debuginfo-1-13.el9_2
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_134_1-debugsource-1-13.el9_2
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_148_1-debuginfo-1-11.el9_2
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_148_1-debugsource-1-11.el9_2
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_158_1-debuginfo-1-9.el9_2
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_158_1-debugsource-1-9.el9_2
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_172_1-debuginfo-1-6.el9_2
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kpatch-patch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5_14_0-284_172_1-debugsource-1-6.el9_2
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade kernel-live-patch (kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_117_1 to kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_172_1) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in kernel-5.14.0-284.117.1.el9_2Patch kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_117_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_134_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_148_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_158_1, and kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_172_1
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch kpatch-patch-5_14_0-284_172_1

Event History

Aug 17, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:55837?

The severity of RHSA-2026:55837 is classified as high with a score of 7.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:55837?

To fix RHSA-2026:55837, you should update to the latest security patches provided for your Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2026:55837?

RHSA-2026:55837 addresses multiple vulnerabilities involving kpatch patches versions 5_14_0-284_117_1, 5_14_0-284_134_1, 5_14_0-284_148_1, 5_14_0-284_158_1, and 5_14_0-284_172_1.

4

Which Red Hat products are affected by RHSA-2026:55837?

RHSA-2026:55837 affects multiple Red Hat Enterprise Linux variants including x86_64 and Power, among others.

5

When was RHSA-2026:55837 published?

RHSA-2026:55837 was published on August 17, 2026.

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