RHSA-2020:1840: 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: side-channel weak encryption vulnerability (CVE-2019-1547) openssl: information disclosure in fork() (CVE-2019-1549) openssl: information disclosure in PKCS7dataDecode and CMSdecryptset1pkey (CVE-2019-1563) 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 8.2 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:1840?
The severity of RHSA-2020:1840 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:1840?
To fix RHSA-2020:1840, update the affected OpenSSL packages to version 1.1.1c-15.el8 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:1840?
RHSA-2020:1840 addresses a side-channel weak encryption vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-1547.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:1840?
The affected packages include openssl, openssl-libs, openssl-debuginfo, and other related OpenSSL packages.
What is OpenSSL and why is it important in RHSA-2020:1840?
OpenSSL is a critical toolkit for implementing SSL and TLS protocols, making it vital for secure communications.