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- RHSA-2022:1071
RHSA-2022:1071: 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 | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-debugsource | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-debugsource | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-debugsource | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4 | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa |
| redhat/openssl-debugsource | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa |
| redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa | 1.1.1g-16.el8_4.aa |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:1071?
The severity of RHSA-2022:1071 is classified as important due to the potential for an infinite loop in BN_mod_sqrt() when parsing certificates.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:1071?
To fix RHSA-2022:1071, update the OpenSSL package to version 1.1.1g-16.el8_4 or later.
What does RHSA-2022:1071 affect?
RHSA-2022:1071 affects the OpenSSL packages including openssl, openssl-libs, and openssl-devel among others on RHEL 8.4 systems.
What are the potential risks of not addressing RHSA-2022:1071?
Not addressing RHSA-2022:1071 may lead to security vulnerabilities, specifically the possibility of denial of service through infinite loops during certificate parsing.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2022:1071?
There are no official workarounds for RHSA-2022:1071; updating the affected packages is the recommended action.
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