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- RHSA-2021:0056
RHSA-2021:0056: Important: openssl security update
First published: Mon Jan 11 2021(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-59.el6_10 | 1.0.1e-59.el6_10 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.0.1e-59.el6_10 | 1.0.1e-59.el6_10 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.1e-59.el6_10 | 1.0.1e-59.el6_10 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.1e-59.el6_10 | 1.0.1e-59.el6_10 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.1e-59.el6_10 | 1.0.1e-59.el6_10 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.1e-59.el6_10 | 1.0.1e-59.el6_10 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.1e-59.el6_10 | 1.0.1e-59.el6_10 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.1e-59.el6_10 | 1.0.1e-59.el6_10 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.1e-59.el6_10 | 1.0.1e-59.el6_10 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.1e-59.el6_10 | 1.0.1e-59.el6_10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0056?
The severity of RHSA-2021:0056 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:0056?
To fix RHSA-2021:0056, upgrade OpenSSL to version 1.0.1e-59.el6_10 or later.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2021:0056 address?
RHSA-2021:0056 addresses a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in OpenSSL, specifically identified as CVE-2020-1971.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:0056?
Affected packages include openssl, openssl-debuginfo, openssl-devel, openssl-perl, and openssl-static on the specified version.
What is the CVE associated with RHSA-2021:0056?
The CVE associated with RHSA-2021:0056 is CVE-2020-1971.
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