RHSA-2023:1441: Important: openssl security update
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.Security Fix(es): openssl: X.400 address type confusion in X.509 GeneralName (CVE-2023-0286) 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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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redhat/opensslto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6 - Upgrade
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redhat/openssl-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6 - Upgrade
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redhat/openssl-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6 - Upgrade
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redhat/openssl-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6 - Upgrade
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redhat/openssl-libsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6 - Upgrade
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redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6 - Upgrade
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redhat/openssl-perlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6 - Upgrade
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redhat/opensslto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/openssl-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/openssl-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/openssl-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/openssl-libsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/openssl-perlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.1.1k-8.el8_6.aa - Upgrade
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OpenSSLto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch CVE-2023-0286 - Operational
Restart all services linked to the OpenSSL library for the security update to take effect, or reboot the system.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:1441?
The severity of RHSA-2023:1441 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:1441?
To fix RHSA-2023:1441, update the affected OpenSSL packages to version 1.1.1k-8.el8_6 or higher.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:1441?
Affected packages include openssl, openssl-devel, openssl-libs, and their respective debuginfo and debugsource packages.
What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2023:1441?
RHSA-2023:1441 addresses an X.400 address type confusion vulnerability in X.509 GeneralName, identified as CVE-2023-0286.
Is it necessary to reboot after applying the RHSA-2023:1441 updates?
A reboot may not be necessary, but it is recommended to ensure all services using OpenSSL are restarted after the update.