RHSA-2017:0286: Moderate: 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): An integer underflow leading to an out of bounds read flaw was found in OpenSSL. A remote attacker could possibly use this flaw to crash a 32-bit TLS/SSL server or client using OpenSSL if it used the RC4-MD5 cipher suite. (CVE-2017-3731) A denial of service flaw was found in the way the TLS/SSL protocol defined processing of ALERT packets during a connection handshake. A remote attacker could use this flaw to make a TLS/SSL server consume an excessive amount of CPU and fail to accept connections form other clients. (CVE-2016-8610)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2017:0286?
The severity of RHSA-2017:0286 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2017:0286?
To fix RHSA-2017:0286, you need to update OpenSSL to version 1.0.1e-60.el7_3.1 or later.
What issues does RHSA-2017:0286 address?
RHSA-2017:0286 addresses an integer underflow leading to an out-of-bounds read flaw in OpenSSL.
Which versions of OpenSSL are affected by RHSA-2017:0286?
Affected versions include OpenSSL prior to 1.0.1e-60.el7_3.1 and similar versions in the el6 and el7 series.
Are there specific packages affected by RHSA-2017:0286?
Yes, the affected packages include openssl, openssl-debuginfo, openssl-devel, and openssl-libs among others.