RHSA-2019:2304: Moderate: openssl security and bug fix update
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: 0-byte record padding oracle (CVE-2019-1559) openssl: timing side channel attack in the DSA signature algorithm (CVE-2018-0734) 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.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:2304?
The RHSA-2019:2304 vulnerability has been rated as moderate severity due to the potential risk associated with 0-byte record padding oracle attacks.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:2304?
To fix RHSA-2019:2304, you should upgrade your OpenSSL packages to version 1.0.2k-19.el7 or later.
Which OpenSSL versions are affected by RHSA-2019:2304?
OpenSSL versions prior to 1.0.2k-19.el7 are affected by RHSA-2019:2304.
What types of systems are impacted by RHSA-2019:2304?
RHSA-2019:2304 impacts systems running OpenSSL on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2019:2304?
There are no recommended workarounds for RHSA-2019:2304; updating OpenSSL is required to mitigate the vulnerability.