RHSA-2023:1365: Important: nss security and bug fix update
Network Security Services (NSS) is a set of libraries designed to support the cross-platform development of security-enabled client and server applications.Security Fix(es): nss: Arbitrary memory write via PKCS 12 (CVE-2023-0767) Bug Fix(es): In FIPS mode, nss should reject RSASSA-PSS salt lengths larger than the output size of the hash function used, or provide an indicator. (BZ#2177435) Need to update FIPS review comments into NSS RHEL-9. (BZ#2177876) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:1365?
The severity of RHSA-2023:1365 is classified as important due to the potential for arbitrary memory write vulnerabilities.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:1365?
To fix RHSA-2023:1365, update the affected packages to their latest versions, specifically nss and nspr to 3.79.0-17.el9_0 and 4.34.0-17.el9_0 respectively.
What products are affected by RHSA-2023:1365?
RHSA-2023:1365 affects several Red Hat packages including nss, nspr, and their corresponding debug and development packages.
What is the impact of the vulnerability in RHSA-2023:1365?
The impact of the vulnerability in RHSA-2023:1365 includes the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive memory content, which may lead to further exploitation.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2023:1365?
Currently, the recommended mitigation for RHSA-2023:1365 is to apply the updates as there are no known effective workarounds.