RHSA-2022:1112: Important: openssl security update

Published Mar 29, 2022
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Updated

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: Infinite loop in BNmodsqrt() reachable when parsing certificates (CVE-2022-0778) 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

20 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/openssl<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-perl<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
redhat/openssl-perl<1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1
1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1

Remediation

Event History

Feb 5, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·05:58 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:58 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:1112?

The severity of RHSA-2022:1112 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:1112?

To fix RHSA-2022:1112, you should update OpenSSL to version 1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1.

3

What vulnerability does RHSA-2022:1112 address?

RHSA-2022:1112 addresses an infinite loop vulnerability in the BN_mod_sqrt() function when parsing certificates.

4

Which versions of OpenSSL are affected by RHSA-2022:1112?

OpenSSL versions prior to 1.1.1c-5.el8_1.1 are affected by RHSA-2022:1112.

5

What packages are affected by RHSA-2022:1112?

The affected packages include openssl, openssl-debuginfo, openssl-libs, and other related components.

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