RHSA-2023:1437: Important: openssl security update

Published Mar 23, 2023
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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: X.400 address type confusion in X.509 GeneralName (CVE-2023-0286) 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-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-perl<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-debuginfo<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-debugsource<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-devel<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-libs<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-libs-debuginfo<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1
redhat/openssl-perl<1.1.1c-6.el8_1
1.1.1c-6.el8_1

Remediation

Event History

Mar 23, 2023
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2023:1437?

RHSA-2023:1437 has been classified as important by Red Hat due to potential security implications.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2023:1437?

To fix RHSA-2023:1437, update your OpenSSL packages to version 1.1.1c-6.el8_1 or higher.

3

What is the primary vulnerability in RHSA-2023:1437?

The primary vulnerability in RHSA-2023:1437 is a type confusion in X.400 address handling within the X.509 GeneralName structure.

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:1437?

Affected packages for RHSA-2023:1437 include openssl, openssl-devel, openssl-libs, and their respective debuginfo versions.

5

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2023:1437 until I can apply the update?

There is no official workaround for RHSA-2023:1437; applying the recommended update is the best course of action.

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