RHSA-2025:23542

Vulnerability from csaf_redhat - Published: 2025-12-17 16:35 - Updated: 2025-12-29 17:13
Summary
Red Hat Security Advisory: OpenShift File Integrity Operator bug fix and enhancement update

Notes

Topic
An updated OpenShift File Integrity Operator image that fixes various bugs and adds new enhancements is now available for the Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 4 catalog.
Details
The OpenShift File Integrity Operator v1.3.8 is now available. See the documentation for bug fix information: https://docs.openshift.com/container-platform/latest/security/file_integrity_operator/file-integrity-operator-release-notes.html
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