USN-6937-1: OpenSSL vulnerabilities

Published Jul 31, 2024
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Updated

It was discovered that OpenSSL incorrectly handled TLSv1.3 sessions when certain non-default TLS server configurations were in use. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause OpenSSL to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-2511)

It was discovered that OpenSSL incorrectly handled checking excessively long DSA keys or parameters. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause OpenSSL to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. (CVE-2024-4603)

William Ahern discovered that OpenSSL incorrectly handled certain memory operations in a rarely-used API. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause OpenSSL to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-4741)

Joseph Birr-Pixton discovered that OpenSSL incorrectly handled calling a certain API with an empty supported client protocols buffer. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information, or cause OpenSSL to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-5535)

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/libssl3t64<3.0.13-0ubuntu3.2
3.0.13-0ubuntu3.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/libssl3<3.0.2-0ubuntu1.17
3.0.2-0ubuntu1.17
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/libssl1.1<1.1.1f-1ubuntu2.23
1.1.1f-1ubuntu2.23
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
ubuntu/openssl<1.1.1f-1ubuntu2.23
1.1.1f-1ubuntu2.23
ubuntu/openssl<3.0.2-0ubuntu1.17
3.0.2-0ubuntu1.17
ubuntu/openssl<3.0.13-0ubuntu3.2
3.0.13-0ubuntu3.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libssl3t64 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.13-0ubuntu3.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libssl3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.2-0ubuntu1.17
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libssl1.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.1f-1ubuntu2.23
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.1.1f-1ubuntu2.23
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.0.2-0ubuntu1.17
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.0.13-0ubuntu3.2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenSSL to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch USN-6937-1

Event History

Jul 31, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via OSV·03:46 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·03:46 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6937-1?

The severity of USN-6937-1 is classified as high due to the potential for a denial of service attack.

2

How do I fix USN-6937-1?

To fix USN-6937-1, you need to upgrade the affected OpenSSL packages to the specified versions provided in the advisory.

3

Which systems are affected by USN-6937-1?

The affected systems include Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04 with specific versions of libssl packages.

4

What specific vulnerability does USN-6937-1 address?

USN-6937-1 addresses a vulnerability in OpenSSL that affects TLSv1.3 session handling, potentially leading to resource consumption.

5

Is there a workaround for USN-6937-1?

There is no official workaround for USN-6937-1; upgrading to the fixed versions is the recommended solution.

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