RHSA-2020:5588: 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.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> openssl: EDIPARTYNAME NULL pointer de-reference (CVE-2020-1971)</li> 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-2020:5588?
The severity of RHSA-2020:5588 is considered moderate due to the potential impact associated with the EDIPARTYNAME NULL pointer de-reference vulnerability.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:5588?
To fix RHSA-2020:5588, upgrade the affected OpenSSL packages to version 1.1.1-9.el8_0 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:5588?
RHSA-2020:5588 addresses a vulnerability related to NULL pointer dereference in EDIPARTYNAME, identified as CVE-2020-1971.
Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2020:5588?
Affected software packages include OpenSSL, OpenSSL-devel, OpenSSL-libs, and their respective debug variants.
Is there a known exploit for RHSA-2020:5588?
As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting the EDIPARTYNAME NULL pointer de-reference vulnerability in RHSA-2020:5588.