REDHAT-BUG-2259944: Low severity openssl vulnerability
PKCS12 structures contain PKCS7 ContentInfo fields. These fields are optional and can be NULL even if the "type" is a valid value. OpenSSL was not properly accounting for this and a NULL dereference can occur causing a crash. The OpenSSL project did announce a new release, which is assumed to contain this bug fix; that release will be published on Jan 30th.
Reference: https://github.com/openssl/openssl/pull/23362
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2259944?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2259944 is considered high due to the potential for application crashes.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2259944?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2259944, you should update to the latest version of OpenSSL where the issue has been addressed.
What kind of systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2259944?
Systems using OpenSSL that handle PKCS12 structures may be affected by REDHAT-BUG-2259944.
Is REDHAT-BUG-2259944 specific to a certain OpenSSL version?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2259944 affects OpenSSL versions that do not properly handle NULL dereferences in PKCS7 ContentInfo fields.
Does REDHAT-BUG-2259944 have a workaround?
There is no official workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2259944, and the recommended action is to apply the provided patch in the new OpenSSL release.