RHSA-2021:0758: Moderate: nss-softokn security update

Published Mar 9, 2021
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Updated

The nss-softokn package provides the Network Security Services Softoken Cryptographic Module.Security Fix(es): nss: Use-after-free in sftkFreeSession due to improper refcounting (CVE-2019-11756) nss: Check length of inputs for cryptographic primitives (CVE-2019-17006) nss: CHACHA20-POLY1305 decryption with undersized tag leads to out-of-bounds read (CVE-2020-12403) 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.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/nss-softokn<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn-debuginfo<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn-debuginfo<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn-devel<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn-devel<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn-freebl<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn-freebl<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn-freebl-devel<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn-freebl-devel<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn-debuginfo<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn-devel<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn-freebl<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4
redhat/nss-softokn-freebl-devel<3.28.3-10.el7_4
3.28.3-10.el7_4

Remediation

Event History

Apr 9, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:58 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0758?

The severity of RHSA-2021:0758 is rated as important due to the potential impact of the vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:0758?

To fix RHSA-2021:0758, update the nss-softokn package to version 3.28.3-10.el7_4 or later.

3

What are the key vulnerabilities addressed in RHSA-2021:0758?

RHSA-2021:0758 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in sftk_FreeSession and input length checks for cryptographic primitives.

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:0758?

The affected packages include nss-softokn, nss-softokn-devel, nss-softokn-debuginfo, and nss-softokn-freebl.

5

Is there a specific architecture targeted by RHSA-2021:0758?

Yes, RHSA-2021:0758 affects multiple architectures including x86_64 and ppc64le.

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