REDHAT-BUG-1471171: Use After Free
First published: Fri Jul 14 2017(Updated: )
Potential use-after-free vulnerability in nss in TLS 1.2 server when verifying client authentication was found. Upstream bug: <a href="https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1377618">https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1377618</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1377618
- https://hg.mozilla.org/projects/nss/rev/839200ce0943166a079284bdf45dcc37bb672925
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-22/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1496926
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2832
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1471171
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1471171?
REDHAT-BUG-1471171 is classified as a potential use-after-free vulnerability which can impact the security of TLS 1.2 server client authentication.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1471171?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1471171, update your Mozilla NSS to the latest version that includes the security patch.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1471171?
The affected software for REDHAT-BUG-1471171 is Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS).
How does the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1471171 affect client authentication?
The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1471171 can lead to unauthorized access during the client authentication process.
Is there any workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1471171?
Currently, there is no documented workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1471171; the recommended action is to apply the security update.
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