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High ELSA-2022-4899 1 CVE

Important: compat-openssl11 security and bug fix update (Oracle Linux 9)

Published Jun 30, 2022 · Updated Jun 30, 2022

Summary

[1:1.1.1k-4.0.1]
- Backport upstream PRs 18446 and 18481 which update
certificates used for the self-tests [Orabug: 34326055]

[1:1.1.1k-4]
- Fixes CVE-2022-0778 openssl: Infinite loop in BN_mod_sqrt() reachable when parsing certificates
Resolves: rhbz#2063147
- Disable FIPS mode; it does not work and will not be certified
Resolves: rhbz#2091968

Fixed packages 1

ReleasePackageFixed in
Oracle Linux · 9 compat-openssl11 1:1.1.1k-4.0.1.el9_0

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…