RHSA-2016:2802: Important: openssl security update
OpenSSL is a toolkit that implements the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols, as well as a full-strength general-purpose cryptography library.Security Fix(es): A memory leak flaw was found in the way OpenSSL handled TLS status request extension data during session renegotiation. A remote attacker could cause a TLS server using OpenSSL to consume an excessive amount of memory and, possibly, exit unexpectedly after exhausting all available memory, if it enabled OCSP stapling support. (CVE-2016-6304) Red Hat would like to thank the OpenSSL project for reporting this issue. Upstream acknowledges Shi Lei (Gear Team of Qihoo 360 Inc.) as the original reporter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2016:2802?
The severity of RHSA-2016:2802 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2016:2802?
To fix RHSA-2016:2802, update OpenSSL to version 1.0.1e-42.el6_7.6 or later.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2016:2802 address?
RHSA-2016:2802 addresses a memory leak flaw in OpenSSL that affects TLS status request handling.
Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2016:2802?
Affected packages include openssl, openssl-debuginfo, openssl-devel, and others related to OpenSSL.
When was RHSA-2016:2802 released?
RHSA-2016:2802 was released on September 22, 2016.