Red Hat Security Advisory: openssh update
OpenSSH is an SSH protocol implementation supported by a number of Linux, UNIX, and similar operating systems. It includes the core files necessary for both the OpenSSH client and server. Security Fix(es): * OpenSSH: OpenSSH: Privilege escalation via scp legacy protocol when not preserving file mode (CVE-2026-35385) 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This advisory covers security fixes in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.12.92 and 4.15.66, addressing several vulnerabilities. The critical vulnerability CVE-2026-35385 involves privilege escalation via the OpenSSH scp legacy protocol when file mode preservation is not enforced. Other kernel vulnerabilities fixed include CVE-2026-43037 (IPv6 tunnel skb2->cb[] clearing), CVE-2026-46243 (SMB client rejecting userspace cifs.spnego descriptions), and CVE-2026-46331 (extending writable skb range in net/sched act_pedit). Red Hat has released updated container images and RPM packages for these versions. The advisories provide instructions for upgrading clusters using the OpenShift CLI or web console. The vendor rates the security impact as critical for these updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-35385 could allow an attacker to escalate privileges via the OpenSSH scp legacy protocol. Kernel vulnerabilities could lead to denial of service or other kernel-level impacts. The overall security impact is rated critical by Red Hat Product Security. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released fixed container images and RPM packages for OpenShift Container Platform 4.12.92 and 4.15.66 that address these vulnerabilities. Users should upgrade their clusters promptly using the OpenShift CLI (oc) or web console following the official upgrade instructions provided in the Red Hat documentation. No additional mitigations are indicated beyond applying these official updates.
Red Hat Security Advisory: openssh update
Description
OpenSSH is an SSH protocol implementation supported by a number of Linux, UNIX, and similar operating systems. It includes the core files necessary for both the OpenSSH client and server. Security Fix(es): * OpenSSH: OpenSSH: Privilege escalation via scp legacy protocol when not preserving file mode (CVE-2026-35385) 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.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This advisory covers security fixes in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.12.92 and 4.15.66, addressing several vulnerabilities. The critical vulnerability CVE-2026-35385 involves privilege escalation via the OpenSSH scp legacy protocol when file mode preservation is not enforced. Other kernel vulnerabilities fixed include CVE-2026-43037 (IPv6 tunnel skb2->cb[] clearing), CVE-2026-46243 (SMB client rejecting userspace cifs.spnego descriptions), and CVE-2026-46331 (extending writable skb range in net/sched act_pedit). Red Hat has released updated container images and RPM packages for these versions. The advisories provide instructions for upgrading clusters using the OpenShift CLI or web console. The vendor rates the security impact as critical for these updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-35385 could allow an attacker to escalate privileges via the OpenSSH scp legacy protocol. Kernel vulnerabilities could lead to denial of service or other kernel-level impacts. The overall security impact is rated critical by Red Hat Product Security. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released fixed container images and RPM packages for OpenShift Container Platform 4.12.92 and 4.15.66 that address these vulnerabilities. Users should upgrade their clusters promptly using the OpenShift CLI (oc) or web console following the official upgrade instructions provided in the Red Hat documentation. No additional mitigations are indicated beyond applying these official updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2026:16059
- Cve Count
- 5
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2026-35386","CVE-2026-35387","CVE-2026-35388","CVE-2026-35414"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a160958e29bf47b50620359
Added to database: 05/26/2026, 20:58:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/07/2026, 00:04:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 748
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