RHSA-2026:71601: High severity Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - 4 years of updates vulnerability
Published Sep 24, 2026
·Updated
Important: kernel security update
Affected Software
9 affected components
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - 4 years of updates
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 for IBM z Systems - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Event History
Sep 24, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:02 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Which environments are covered by this update?
The update applies to listed Red Hat Enterprise Linux offerings for IBM z Systems, x86_64, ARM 64, and little-endian Power. It includes Extended Life Cycle, AUS, SAP Update Services, and 4-years-of-updates subscriptions where listed.
2
Is this a kernel-level issue?
Yes. The advisory identifies this as an important kernel security update, so affected systems should be evaluated for the updated kernel package and any required reboot after installation.
3
What severity should be used for prioritization?
The advisory rates the update as high severity, with a stated risk value of 33.