Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has received a comprehensive set of security updates aimed at enhancing system security and stability. These updates include critical patches for various components such as the kernel, kernel-rt, iputils, mod_proxy_cluster, libarchive, krb5, perl-File-Find-Rule, rhc, qt5-qtbase, gimp, OpenShift Container Platform 4.19.1, qt6-qtbase, emacs, and the Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (JBoss EAP) versions 7.1.11 and 7.3.14. The updates address vulnerabilities that have been classified with varying degrees of severity, primarily rated as "Moderate" or "Important".

Key updates include:
- A series of kernel security updates (RHSA-2025:9494, RHSA-2025:9491, etc.) impacting multiple RHEL versions.
- Significant updates for the gimp application and the OpenShift Container Platform, which include both bug fixes and security enhancements.
- Updates to the Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform that have been rated as having a major security impact.

For instance, the security updates for the kernel have been rated as "Moderate" by Red Hat Product Security, which indicates that while these vulnerabilities are not critical, they still require attention. Each update includes a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score to help users understand the severity of the vulnerabilities addressed.

In addition to the updates listed above, Red Hat also provides detailed information on the vulnerabilities fixed in each update, along with references to the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) links for users who need to conduct deeper analysis.

To extend this information, users of RHEL should remain proactive by regularly checking for updates and applying them promptly to mitigate security risks. It is also beneficial to monitor Red Hat's official announcements and release notes for any further updates or critical patches that may arise, as the landscape of cybersecurity threats is continually evolving. Establishing a routine for system audits and security assessments can further enhance the security posture of RHEL deployments

Kernel, Iputils, KRB5, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat Enterprise Linux has undergone a series of security updates, encompassing kernel, kernel-rt, iputils, mod_proxy_cluster, libarchive, krb5, perl-File-Find-Rule, rhc, qt5-qtbase, gimp, OpenShift Container Platform 4.19.1, qt6-qtbase, emacs, and Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1.11 on RHEL 7, Submariner 0.17.6, and pam packages and security enhancements.

RHSA-2025:9494: Moderate: kernel security update
RHSA-2025:9491: Moderate: kernel security update
RHSA-2025:9490: Moderate: kernel security update
RHSA-2025:9497: Moderate: kernel security update
RHSA-2025:9492: Moderate: kernel-rt security update
RHSA-2025:9493: Moderate: kernel-rt security update
RHSA-2025:9432: Moderate: iputils security update
RHSA-2025:9466: Moderate: mod_proxy_cluster security update
RHSA-2025:9434: Moderate: mod_proxy_cluster security update
RHSA-2025:9420: Moderate: libarchive security update
RHSA-2025:9418: Moderate: krb5 security update
RHSA-2025:9421: Moderate: iputils security update
RHSA-2025:9517: Important: perl-File-Find-Rule security update
RHSA-2025:9514: Moderate: rhc security update
RHSA-2025:9462: Moderate: qt5-qtbase security update
RHSA-2025:9501: Important: gimp security update
RHSA-2025:9278: Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.19.1 bug fix and security update
RHSA-2025:9486: Moderate: qt6-qtbase security update
RHSA-2025:9430: Moderate: krb5 security update
RHSA-2025:9498: Moderate: kernel security update
RHSA-2025:9431: Moderate: libarchive security update
RHSA-2025:9448: Moderate: emacs security update
RHSA-2025:9582: Important: Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1.11 on RHEL 7 security update
RHSA-2025:9581: Moderate: kernel-rt security update
RHSA-2025:9583: Important: Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3.14 Security update
RHSA-2025:9569: Important: gimp:2.8 security update
RHSA-2025:9541: Important: Submariner 0.17.6 bug fixes and container updates
RHSA-2025:9526: Important: pam security update
RHSA-2025:9279: Moderate: OpenShift Container Platform 4.19.1 packages and security update

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