RHSA-2024:0208: Low: openssl security update

Published Jan 11, 2024
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Updated

Low: openssl security update

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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: Excessive time spent checking DH keys and parameters (CVE-2023-3446) OpenSSL: Excessive time spent checking DH q parameter value (CVE-2023-3817) openssl: Generating excessively long X9.42 DH keys or checking excessively long X9.42 DH keys or parameters may be very slow (CVE-2023-5678) 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.Bug Fix(es): openssl: Excessive time spent checking DH q parameter value (JIRA:RHEL-14237) openssl: Excessive time spent checking DH keys and parameters (JIRA:RHEL-14243) openssl: Generating excessively long X9.42 DH keys or checking excessively long X9.42 DH keys or parameters may be very slow (JIRA:RHEL-16536)

— Red Hat

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/openssl<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-perl<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-perl<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl-perl<1.1.1k-12.el8_6
1.1.1k-12.el8_6
redhat/openssl<1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
redhat/openssl-perl<1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl-libs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl-perl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl-libs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/openssl-perl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-12.el8_6.aa
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch JIRA:RHEL-14237
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch JIRA:RHEL-14243
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2023-3817
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2023-5678
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch JIRA:RHEL-16536
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2023-3446
  21. Operational

    After applying the OpenSSL update, restart all services linked to the OpenSSL library or reboot the system so the update takes effect.

Event History

Jan 11, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·09:04 PM
Jan 20, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:03 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:0208?

The severity of RHSA-2024:0208 is classified as low.

2

Which software is affected by RHSA-2024:0208?

RHSA-2024:0208 affects OpenSSL versions prior to 1.1.1k-12.el8_6 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2024:0208?

To remediate RHSA-2024:0208, install the updated OpenSSL package version 1.1.1k-12.el8_6 or later.

4

Is there a specific package to upgrade for RHSA-2024:0208?

Yes, you should upgrade the OpenSSL package to version 1.1.1k-12.el8_6.

5

What are the recommended actions for RHSA-2024:0208?

It is recommended to apply the security update and verify the installation of the fixed OpenSSL packages.

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