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- RHSA-2022:1082
RHSA-2022:1082: 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 | <1.0.1e-62.el7_3 | 1.0.1e-62.el7_3 |
| redhat/openssl | <1.0.1e-62.el7_3 | 1.0.1e-62.el7_3 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.1e-62.el7_3 | 1.0.1e-62.el7_3 |
| redhat/openssl-debuginfo | <1.0.1e-62.el7_3 | 1.0.1e-62.el7_3 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.1e-62.el7_3 | 1.0.1e-62.el7_3 |
| redhat/openssl-devel | <1.0.1e-62.el7_3 | 1.0.1e-62.el7_3 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.1e-62.el7_3 | 1.0.1e-62.el7_3 |
| redhat/openssl-libs | <1.0.1e-62.el7_3 | 1.0.1e-62.el7_3 |
| redhat/openssl-perl | <1.0.1e-62.el7_3 | 1.0.1e-62.el7_3 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.1e-62.el7_3 | 1.0.1e-62.el7_3 |
| redhat/openssl-static | <1.0.1e-62.el7_3 | 1.0.1e-62.el7_3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:1082?
The severity of RHSA-2022:1082 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:1082?
To fix RHSA-2022:1082, update to openssl version 1.0.1e-62.el7_3 or later.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:1082?
RHSA-2022:1082 affects several packages including openssl, openssl-devel, and openssl-libs.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2022:1082 address?
RHSA-2022:1082 addresses an infinite loop in BN_mod_sqrt() that can be triggered while parsing certificates.
Is it safe to continue using the affected versions of OpenSSL in RHSA-2022:1082?
It is not safe to continue using the affected versions of OpenSSL as they may lead to a denial of service due to the infinite loop.
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