Advisory Published
Advisory Published

RHSA-2022:1078: 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<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-devel<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-devel<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-libs<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-libs<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-perl<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-static<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-static<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-devel<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-libs<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-perl<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6
redhat/openssl-static<1.0.2k-18.el7_6
1.0.2k-18.el7_6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2022:1078?

    The severity of RHSA-2022:1078 is classified as important.

  • What does RHSA-2022:1078 address in OpenSSL?

    RHSA-2022:1078 addresses an infinite loop vulnerability in the BN_mod_sqrt() function when parsing certificates.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2022:1078?

    To fix RHSA-2022:1078, upgrade OpenSSL to version 1.0.2k-18.el7_6 or later.

  • What versions of OpenSSL are affected by RHSA-2022:1078?

    Versions of OpenSSL prior to 1.0.2k-18.el7_6 are affected by RHSA-2022:1078.

  • Do I need to restart my system after applying the fix for RHSA-2022:1078?

    It is recommended to restart any services using OpenSSL after applying the fix for RHSA-2022:1078.

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