What is the vulnerability ID for this OpenSSL vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this OpenSSL vulnerability is CVE-2022-2068.

How does the OpenSSL vulnerability impact the system?

The OpenSSL vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands when the c_rehash script is run.

Which versions of OpenSSL are affected by this vulnerability?

The versions affected by this vulnerability are 1.0.2n-1ubuntu5.10, 1.1.1-1ubuntu2.1~18.04.19, 1.1.1f-1ubuntu2.15, 1.1.1l-1ubuntu1.5, and 3.0.2-0ubuntu1.5.

How can I fix the OpenSSL vulnerability?

To fix the OpenSSL vulnerability, update the OpenSSL package to version 3.0.2-0ubuntu1.5, 1.1.1l-1ubuntu1.5, 1.1.1f-1ubuntu2.15, 1.1.1-1ubuntu2.1~18.04.19, or 1.0.2n-1ubuntu5.10 depending on your Ubuntu version.

Where can I find more information about the OpenSSL vulnerability?

You can find more information about the OpenSSL vulnerability in the following references: [USN-5488-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5488-2) and [USN-6457-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6457-1).

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USN-5488-1

21/6/2022

USN-5488-1: OpenSSL vulnerability

First published: Tue Jun 21 2022(Updated: )

Chancen and Daniel Fiala discovered that OpenSSL incorrectly handled the c_rehash script. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary commands when c_rehash is run.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/openssl	<3.0.2-0ubuntu1.5	3.0.2-0ubuntu1.5
	=22.04
All of
ubuntu/openssl	<1.1.1l-1ubuntu1.5	1.1.1l-1ubuntu1.5
	=21.10
All of
ubuntu/openssl	<1.1.1f-1ubuntu2.15	1.1.1f-1ubuntu2.15
	=20.04
All of
ubuntu/openssl	<1.1.1-1ubuntu2.1~18.04.19	1.1.1-1ubuntu2.1~18.04.19
	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/openssl1.0	<1.0.2n-1ubuntu5.10	1.0.2n-1ubuntu5.10
	=18.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this OpenSSL vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this OpenSSL vulnerability is CVE-2022-2068.
How does the OpenSSL vulnerability impact the system?
The OpenSSL vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands when the c_rehash script is run.
Which versions of OpenSSL are affected by this vulnerability?
The versions affected by this vulnerability are 1.0.2n-1ubuntu5.10, 1.1.1-1ubuntu2.1~18.04.19, 1.1.1f-1ubuntu2.15, 1.1.1l-1ubuntu1.5, and 3.0.2-0ubuntu1.5.
How can I fix the OpenSSL vulnerability?
To fix the OpenSSL vulnerability, update the OpenSSL package to version 3.0.2-0ubuntu1.5, 1.1.1l-1ubuntu1.5, 1.1.1f-1ubuntu2.15, 1.1.1-1ubuntu2.1~18.04.19, or 1.0.2n-1ubuntu5.10 depending on your Ubuntu version.
Where can I find more information about the OpenSSL vulnerability?
You can find more information about the OpenSSL vulnerability in the following references: [USN-5488-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5488-2) and [USN-6457-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6457-1).

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