Advisory Published

RHSA-2022:1073: 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/openssl<1.0.1e-60.el6_10
1.0.1e-60.el6_10
redhat/openssl<1.0.1e-60.el6_10
1.0.1e-60.el6_10
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.0.1e-60.el6_10
1.0.1e-60.el6_10
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.0.1e-60.el6_10
1.0.1e-60.el6_10
redhat/openssl-devel<1.0.1e-60.el6_10
1.0.1e-60.el6_10
redhat/openssl-devel<1.0.1e-60.el6_10
1.0.1e-60.el6_10
redhat/openssl-perl<1.0.1e-60.el6_10
1.0.1e-60.el6_10
redhat/openssl-static<1.0.1e-60.el6_10
1.0.1e-60.el6_10
redhat/openssl-perl<1.0.1e-60.el6_10
1.0.1e-60.el6_10
redhat/openssl-static<1.0.1e-60.el6_10
1.0.1e-60.el6_10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2022:1073?

    RHSA-2022:1073 is classified as important severity due to its potential impact on system stability and security.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2022:1073?

    To mitigate RHSA-2022:1073, upgrade to OpenSSL version 1.0.1e-60.el6_10 or higher.

  • What issue does RHSA-2022:1073 address?

    RHSA-2022:1073 addresses an infinite loop in the BN_mod_sqrt() function that can be triggered when parsing certificates.

  • Which software is affected by RHSA-2022:1073?

    Software affected by RHSA-2022:1073 includes various OpenSSL packages such as openssl, openssl-devel, and openssl-debuginfo.

  • Is there a risk associated with RHSA-2022:1073?

    Yes, the risk associated with RHSA-2022:1073 includes potential denial of service due to an infinite loop in the cryptographic module.

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