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High ELSA-2022-1066 1 CVE

Important: openssl security update (Oracle Linux 7)

Published Mar 29, 2022 · Updated Mar 29, 2022

Summary

[1:1.0.2k-25]
- Fixes CVE-2022-2078 Infinite loop in BN_mod_sqrt() reachable when parsing certificates
- Related: rhbz#2067160

Fixed packages 5

ReleasePackageFixed in
Oracle Linux · 7 openssl 1:1.0.2k-25.el7_9
Oracle Linux · 7 openssl-devel 1:1.0.2k-25.el7_9
Oracle Linux · 7 openssl-libs 1:1.0.2k-25.el7_9
Oracle Linux · 7 openssl-perl 1:1.0.2k-25.el7_9
Oracle Linux · 7 openssl-static 1:1.0.2k-25.el7_9

Vulnerabilities 1

  • High 7.5
    CVE-2022-0778 Public exploit EPSS 73%

    Infinite loop in BN_mod_sqrt() reachable when parsing certificates

    The BN_mod_sqrt() function, which computes a modular square root, contains a bug that can cause it to loop forever for non-prime moduli. Internally this function is used when parsing certificates that contain elliptic curve public keys in compressed form or e…