REDHAT-BUG-805432: High severity GNU GnuTLS vulnerability

Published Mar 21, 2012
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Updated

GnuTLS 3.0.15 was released fixing the following issue:

libgnutls: Corrections in record packet parsing. Reported by Matthew Hall. http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.encryption.gpg.gnutls.devel/5912

Patch for 2.x: http://git.savannah.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=gnutls.git;a=commitdiff;h=422214868061370aeeb0ac9cd0f021a5c350a57d

Patch for 3.x: http://git.savannah.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=gnutls.git;a=commitdiff;h=b495740f2ff66550ca9395b3fda3ea32c3acb185

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU GnuTLS

Event History

Mar 21, 2012
Data Sourced
09:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-805432?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-805432 is considered medium due to the potential impact on record packet parsing.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-805432?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-805432, upgrade GnuTLS to version 3.0.15 or later.

3

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-805432?

REDHAT-BUG-805432 affects GNU GnuTLS versions prior to 3.0.15.

4

Who reported REDHAT-BUG-805432?

REDHAT-BUG-805432 was reported by Matthew Hall.

5

What issue does REDHAT-BUG-805432 address?

REDHAT-BUG-805432 addresses corrections in record packet parsing in GnuTLS.

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