RHSA-2026:38805: Moderate: openssl security update

Published Jul 13, 2026
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Updated

Moderate: openssl security update

Other sources

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: OpenSSL: Denial of Service due to NULL pointer dereference in CMS EnvelopedData processing (CVE-2026-28390) 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.

Red Hat

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle Long Life
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS
redhat/openssl<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-perl<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6
redhat/openssl-perl<1.1.1k-17.el8_6
1.1.1k-17.el8_6

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-17.el8_6
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-17.el8_6
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-17.el8_6
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-17.el8_6
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-17.el8_6
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-17.el8_6
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.1.1k-17.el8_6

Event History

Jul 13, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:08 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:08 AM
Severity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:38805?

The severity of RHSA-2026:38805 is medium, rated at a level of 4.

2

What are the main issues addressed in RHSA-2026:38805?

RHSA-2026:38805 addresses a Denial of Service vulnerability due to NULL pointer dereference in OpenSSL.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:38805?

To fix RHSA-2026:38805, update the OpenSSL packages to the latest version provided by Red Hat.

4

Which software components are affected by RHSA-2026:38805?

The affected software components include redhat/openssl, redhat/openssl-debuginfo, and redhat/openssl-devel, among others.

5

When was RHSA-2026:38805 published?

RHSA-2026:38805 was published on July 13, 2026.

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