SUSE-SU-2016:2871-1 Security update for libtcnative-1-0

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An attacker could exploit weak cryptographic configurations in the Tomcat native library to bypass security controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is SUSE-SU-2016:2871-1?

SUSE-SU-2016:2871-1 is a vulnerability in libtcnative-1-0, published on 22 Nov 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for libtcnative-1-0 fixes the following issues:

  • Upgrade to libtcnative-1.1.34 (bugfix release) (bsc#1004455) See https://tomcat.apache.org/native-1.1-doc/miscellaneous/changelog.html
    • Unconditionally disable export Ciphers.
    • Improve ephemeral key handling for DH and ECDH. Parameter strength is by default derived from the certificate key strength.
    • APIs SSL.generateRSATempKey() and SSL.loadDSATempKey() are no longer supported.
    • Various bugfixes.

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2016:2871-1?

Linux distribution packages (7)
libtcnative-1-0 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP1All versions1.1.34-12.1
libtcnative-1-0 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2All versions1.1.34-12.1
libtcnative-1-0 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for Raspberry Pi 12 SP2All versions1.1.34-12.1
libtcnative-1-0 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP1All versions1.1.34-12.1
libtcnative-1-0 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP2All versions1.1.34-12.1
libtcnative-1-0 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP1All versions1.1.34-12.1
libtcnative-1-0 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP2All versions1.1.34-12.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2016:2871-1?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is SUSE-SU-2016:2871-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2016:2871-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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