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- RHSA-2020:5639
RHSA-2020:5639: 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 | <1.0.1e-52.el7_2 | 1.0.1e-52.el7_2 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.0.1e-52.el7_2 | 1.0.1e-52.el7_2 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.1e-52.el7_2 | 1.0.1e-52.el7_2 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.1e-52.el7_2 | 1.0.1e-52.el7_2 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.1e-52.el7_2 | 1.0.1e-52.el7_2 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.1e-52.el7_2 | 1.0.1e-52.el7_2 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.1e-52.el7_2 | 1.0.1e-52.el7_2 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.1e-52.el7_2 | 1.0.1e-52.el7_2 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.1e-52.el7_2 | 1.0.1e-52.el7_2 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.1e-52.el7_2 | 1.0.1e-52.el7_2 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.1e-52.el7_2 | 1.0.1e-52.el7_2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:5639?
The severity of RHSA-2020:5639 is categorized as important due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:5639?
To fix RHSA-2020:5639, you should update the OpenSSL packages to version 1.0.1e-52.el7_2 or later.
What vulnerability is addressed by RHSA-2020:5639?
RHSA-2020:5639 addresses a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-1971 in OpenSSL.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:5639?
RHSA-2020:5639 affects various OpenSSL packages including openssl, openssl-libs, openssl-devel, and others.
What are the potential impacts of not addressing RHSA-2020:5639?
Failing to address RHSA-2020:5639 may expose systems to denial of service attacks affecting the availability of services.
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