RHSA-2020:1461: Important: nss-softokn security update
The nss-softokn package provides the Network Security Services Softoken Cryptographic Module.Security Fix(es): nss: Out-of-bounds write when passing an output buffer smaller than the block size to NSCEncryptUpdate (CVE-2019-11745) ROHNP: Key Extraction Side Channel in Multiple Crypto Libraries (CVE-2018-0495) 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-2020:1461?
The severity of RHSA-2020:1461 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:1461?
To fix RHSA-2020:1461, update the nss-softokn package to version 3.36.0-6.el7_6 or higher.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:1461?
RHSA-2020:1461 addresses an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CVE-2019-11745) and a key extraction side channel vulnerability.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:1461?
The packages affected by RHSA-2020:1461 include nss-softokn, nss-softokn-debuginfo, nss-softokn-devel, and nss-softokn-freebl.
Is it necessary to restart my system after applying the fix for RHSA-2020:1461?
Yes, a system restart may be necessary to fully apply the updates related to RHSA-2020:1461.