SB2026062229 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for kernel-rt



SB2026062229 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for kernel-rt

Published: June 22, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026062229
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-46054)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass SELinux access controls.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in SELinux overlayfs mmap() and mprotect() access checks when handling mmap() and mprotect() operations on overlayfs filesystems. A local user can map or change protections on an overlayfs file to bypass SELinux access controls.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.