RHSA-2025:0309: Moderate: libreswan security update
Libreswan is an implementation of IPsec and IKE for Linux. IPsec is the Internet Protocol Security and uses strong cryptography to provide both authentication and encryption services. These services allow you to build secure tunnels through untrusted networks such as virtual private network (VPN).<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> libreswan: Invalid IKEv1 Quick Mode ID causes restart (CVE-2023-38711)</li> <li> libreswan: Invalid IKEv2 REKEY proposal causes restart (CVE-2023-38710)</li> <li> libreswan: Invalid IKEv1 repeat IKE SA delete causes crash and restart (CVE-2023-38712)</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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2025:0309?
The severity of RHSA-2025:0309 is categorized as important, indicating a potential risk to system security.
How do I fix RHSA-2025:0309?
To fix RHSA-2025:0309, you should update the libreswan package to version 4.9-5.el9_2.4 or later.
What software is affected by RHSA-2025:0309?
RHSA-2025:0309 affects the libreswan package and its related debug packages.
Which specific versions of libreswan are impacted by RHSA-2025:0309?
Versions of libreswan prior to 4.9-5.el9_2.4 are impacted by RHSA-2025:0309.
Is RHSA-2025:0309 applicable to multiple architectures?
Yes, RHSA-2025:0309 is applicable to architecture variants including x86_64, ppc64le, and the ARM64 platform.