Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has rolled out a series of important security updates addressing vulnerabilities across various components, including kpatch-patch, unbound, sqlite, ncurses, redis, mod_security, gdk-pixbuf2, jq, kernel, glibc, and python-cryptography.

Key updates include:

1. kpatch-patch: Several updates rated as important, including kpatch-patch-5_14_0-570_17_1 and multiple versions of kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427. These updates address significant security vulnerabilities.

2. Unbound: An important security update addressing vulnerabilities in the DNS resolver, applicable to RHEL 8.8 versions.

3. SQLite: Multiple important updates for sqlite across several RHEL versions, aimed at mitigating security risks.

4. Redis: An important update for the redis:7 module, ensuring the integrity and security of the caching system.

5. Moderate Severity Updates: Updates for ncurses, mod_security, gdk-pixbuf2, and jq have been rated as moderate, indicating a lower but still significant risk.

6. Kernel and glibc: Multiple important and moderate updates for the kernel and glibc, crucial for system stability and security.

7. Python-cryptography: Several updates rated as moderate, addressing various vulnerabilities in the cryptography library, enhancing security for Python applications.

The Red Hat Product Security team has assessed the security impact of these updates, providing a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score for each vulnerability, which can be referenced for detailed severity ratings.

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Organizations using RHEL should prioritize the implementation of these updates to safeguard their systems against potential exploits. Regularly reviewing and applying security patches is essential for maintaining system integrity and compliance with industry standards. Moreover, system administrators should monitor the Red Hat security advisories for the latest updates and consider implementing automated patch management solutions to streamline the process. As cybersecurity threats evolve, staying proactive in patch management will be critical for reducing vulnerabilities and ensuring operational resilience

Kpatch-Patch, Unbound, Redis, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat Enterprise Linux has received several security updates, including kpatch-patch, unbound, sqlite, ncurses, redis, mod_security, gdk-pixbuf2, jq, kernel, glibc, python-cryptography, and kernel-rt:

RHSA-2025:12976: Important: kpatch-patch-5_14_0-570_17_1 security update
RHSA-2025:12977: Important: kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_13_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_31_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_44_1, kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_55_1, and kpatch-patch-5_14_0-427_68_2 secur ...
RHSA-2025:12929: Important: unbound security update
RHSA-2025:12904: Important: sqlite security update
RHSA-2025:12905: Important: sqlite security update
RHSA-2025:12901: Important: sqlite security update
RHSA-2025:12876: Low: ncurses security update
RHSA-2025:12892: Important: redis:7 security update
RHSA-2025:12838: Moderate: mod_security security update
RHSA-2025:12841: Moderate: gdk-pixbuf2 security update
RHSA-2025:12882: Moderate: jq security update
RHSA-2025:12862: Moderate: gdk-pixbuf2 security update
RHSA-2025:13030: Important: kernel security update
RHSA-2025:12980: Moderate: glibc security update
RHSA-2025:13104: Moderate: python-cryptography security update
RHSA-2025:13099: Moderate: kernel security update
RHSA-2025:13103: Moderate: python-cryptography security update
RHSA-2025:13100: Moderate: python-cryptography security update
RHSA-2025:13101: Moderate: python-cryptography security update
RHSA-2025:13102: Moderate: python-cryptography security update
RHSA-2025:13098: Moderate: python-cryptography security update
RHSA-2025:13061: Important: kernel security update
RHSA-2025:13029: Important: kernel-rt security update

Kpatch-Patch, Unbound, Redis, and more updates for RHEL @ Linux Compatible