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- RHSA-2020:5637
RHSA-2020:5637: Important: openssl security update
First published: Mon Dec 21 2020(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: EDIPARTYNAME NULL pointer de-reference (CVE-2020-1971)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/openssl | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-debugsource | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-debugsource | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-debugsource | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1 | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa |
| redhat/openssl-debugsource | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa |
| redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa | 1.1.1c-3.el8_1.aa |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:5637?
The severity of RHSA-2020:5637 is classified as important.
What is the vulnerability associated with RHSA-2020:5637?
RHSA-2020:5637 addresses a null pointer dereference in OpenSSL, identified as CVE-2020-1971.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:5637?
To fix RHSA-2020:5637, update OpenSSL to version 1.1.1c-3.el8_1 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:5637?
Affected packages include openssl, openssl-debuginfo, openssl-debugsource, openssl-devel, and openssl-libs among others.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2020:5637?
There are no recommended workarounds for RHSA-2020:5637; updating is the advised course of action.
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