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RHSA-2022:4899: Important: compat-openssl11 security and bug fix update

First published: Thu Jun 02 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. compat-openssl11 provides the legacy 1.1 version of OpenSSL for use with older binaries.<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.<br>Bug Fix(es):<br><li> compat-openssl11 breaks in FIPS (BZ#2091968)</li>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/compat-openssl11<1.1.1k-4.el9_0
1.1.1k-4.el9_0
redhat/compat-openssl11<1.1.1k-4.el9_0
1.1.1k-4.el9_0
redhat/compat-openssl11-debuginfo<1.1.1k-4.el9_0
1.1.1k-4.el9_0
redhat/compat-openssl11-debuginfo<1.1.1k-4.el9_0
1.1.1k-4.el9_0
redhat/compat-openssl11-debugsource<1.1.1k-4.el9_0
1.1.1k-4.el9_0
redhat/compat-openssl11-debugsource<1.1.1k-4.el9_0
1.1.1k-4.el9_0
redhat/compat-openssl11<1.1.1k-4.el9_0
1.1.1k-4.el9_0
redhat/compat-openssl11-debuginfo<1.1.1k-4.el9_0
1.1.1k-4.el9_0
redhat/compat-openssl11-debugsource<1.1.1k-4.el9_0
1.1.1k-4.el9_0
redhat/compat-openssl11<1.1.1k-4.el9_0.aa
1.1.1k-4.el9_0.aa
redhat/compat-openssl11-debuginfo<1.1.1k-4.el9_0.aa
1.1.1k-4.el9_0.aa
redhat/compat-openssl11-debugsource<1.1.1k-4.el9_0.aa
1.1.1k-4.el9_0.aa

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2022:4899?

    RHSA-2022:4899 is classified as a security vulnerability that affects the compat-openssl11 package.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2022:4899?

    To mitigate RHSA-2022:4899, upgrade the compat-openssl11 package to version 1.1.1k-4.el9_0 or later.

  • What software is affected by RHSA-2022:4899?

    RHSA-2022:4899 impacts the compat-openssl11 package across various architectures including x86_64 and ppc64le.

  • What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2022:4899 address?

    RHSA-2022:4899 addresses security issues in the OpenSSL library, specifically related to SSL and TLS protocols.

  • Is a reboot required after fixing RHSA-2022:4899?

    A system reboot is not typically required after updating the compat-openssl11 package to address RHSA-2022:4899.

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