RHSA-2020:5566: Important: openssl security 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: EDIPARTYNAME NULL pointer de-reference (CVE-2020-1971) 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-2020:5566?
The severity of RHSA-2020:5566 is categorized as important.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2020:5566 address?
RHSA-2020:5566 addresses a NULL pointer de-reference vulnerability in OpenSSL identified as CVE-2020-1971.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:5566?
To fix RHSA-2020:5566, update the affected OpenSSL packages to version 1.0.2k-21.el7_9 or later.
Which OpenSSL packages are affected by RHSA-2020:5566?
Affected OpenSSL packages include openssl, openssl-debuginfo, openssl-devel, openssl-libs, openssl-perl, and openssl-static.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2020:5566?
There are no specific workarounds recommended for RHSA-2020:5566; updating is the best course of action.