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- RHSA-2020:5642
RHSA-2020:5642: 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 | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.2k-17.el7_6 | 1.0.2k-17.el7_6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:5642?
The vulnerability RHSA-2020:5642 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:5642?
To fix RHSA-2020:5642, you should update the affected OpenSSL packages to version 1.0.2k-17.el7_6.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2020:5642?
RHSA-2020:5642 affects systems running OpenSSL version prior to 1.0.2k-17.el7_6.
What is the primary vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2020:5642?
The primary vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2020:5642 is a NULL pointer dereference related to EDIPARTYNAME, tracked as CVE-2020-1971.
Is there any relevant information about RHSA-2020:5642?
You can refer to Red Hat's security advisories for more detailed information about RHSA-2020:5642 and its implications.
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