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- RHSA-2022:1066
RHSA-2022:1066: Important: openssl security update
First published: Mon Mar 28 2022(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: Infinite loop in BN_mod_sqrt() reachable when parsing certificates (CVE-2022-0778)</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-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.2k-25.el7_9 | 1.0.2k-25.el7_9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:1066?
The severity of RHSA-2022:1066 is classified as critical due to an infinite loop vulnerability in OpenSSL.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:1066?
To fix RHSA-2022:1066, you should update OpenSSL to version 1.0.2k-25.el7_9.
Which versions of OpenSSL are affected by RHSA-2022:1066?
RHSA-2022:1066 affects all versions of OpenSSL prior to 1.0.2k-25.el7_9.
What specific function in OpenSSL is vulnerable in RHSA-2022:1066?
The vulnerability in RHSA-2022:1066 is associated with the BN_mod_sqrt() function when parsing certificates.
What types of systems are affected by RHSA-2022:1066?
RHSA-2022:1066 affects various architectures of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems running OpenSSL, including x86_64 and ppc64le.
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