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- RHSA-2018:0998
RHSA-2018:0998: Moderate: openssl security and bug fix update
First published: Tue Apr 10 2018(Updated: )
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.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> openssl: bn_sqrx8x_internal carry bug on x86_64 (CVE-2017-3736)</li> <li> openssl: Read/write after SSL object in error state (CVE-2017-3737)</li> <li> openssl: rsaz_1024_mul_avx2 overflow bug on x86_64 (CVE-2017-3738)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.<br>Additional Changes:<br>For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5 Release Notes linked from the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/openssl | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.2k-12.el7 | 1.0.2k-12.el7 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.0.2k-12.el7.aa | 1.0.2k-12.el7.aa |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.2k-12.el7.aa | 1.0.2k-12.el7.aa |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.2k-12.el7.aa | 1.0.2k-12.el7.aa |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.2k-12.el7.aa | 1.0.2k-12.el7.aa |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.2k-12.el7.aa | 1.0.2k-12.el7.aa |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.2k-12.el7.aa | 1.0.2k-12.el7.aa |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2018:0998?
The severity of RHSA-2018:0998 is considered important.
How do I fix RHSA-2018:0998?
To fix RHSA-2018:0998, update the OpenSSL packages to version 1.0.2k-12.el7 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2018:0998?
RHSA-2018:0998 addresses a carry bug on x86_64 in OpenSSL (CVE-2017-3736).
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2018:0998?
RHSA-2018:0998 affects x86_64, ppc64le, and other systems running specific versions of OpenSSL packages.
Is the OpenSSL library critical to my server's security as per RHSA-2018:0998?
Yes, the OpenSSL library is critical for enabling secure communications, and vulnerabilities should be addressed promptly.
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