RHSA-2020:5642: 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-2020:5642?
The vulnerability RHSA-2020:5642 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:5642?
To fix RHSA-2020:5642, you should update the affected OpenSSL packages to version 1.0.2k-17.el7_6.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2020:5642?
RHSA-2020:5642 affects systems running OpenSSL version prior to 1.0.2k-17.el7_6.
What is the primary vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2020:5642?
The primary vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2020:5642 is a NULL pointer dereference related to EDIPARTYNAME, tracked as CVE-2020-1971.
Is there any relevant information about RHSA-2020:5642?
You can refer to Red Hat's security advisories for more detailed information about RHSA-2020:5642 and its implications.