Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1356183

First published: Wed Jul 13 2016(Updated: )

A vulnerability was found in libreswan 3.17. IKEv2 bogus proposal lacking DH transform causes pluto daemon to restart.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libreswan

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1356183?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1356183 is considered to be high due to the potential for service disruption.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1356183?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1356183, update libreswan to a patched version that resolves the vulnerability.

  • What impact does REDHAT-BUG-1356183 have on system security?

    REDHAT-BUG-1356183 can lead to the pluto daemon restarting, which may disrupt connectivity and expose the system to further risks.

  • Is my system affected by REDHAT-BUG-1356183?

    If you are using libreswan version 3.17, your system is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1356183.

  • What should I do if I cannot update due to REDHAT-BUG-1356183?

    If you cannot update, consider implementing network controls to limit exposure until you can apply the necessary patches for REDHAT-BUG-1356183.

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