SUSE-SU-2019:1124-1 Security update for openssl

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Attackers can exploit cache side channels or invalid curve points to disclose sensitive data or bypass security checks in OpenSSL.

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-2019:1124-1?

SUSE-SU-2019:1124-1 is a vulnerability in openssl, published on 30 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for openssl fixes the following issues:

Security issues fixed:

  • Mitigation for cache side channel attacks: The 9 Lives of Bleichenbacher's CAT (bsc#1117951)
  • Reject invalid eliptic curve point coordinates (bsc#1131291)

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2019:1124-1?

Linux distribution packages (2)
openssl SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP1-LTSSAll versions1.0.1i-54.23.1
openssl SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP1All versions1.0.1i-54.23.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2019:1124-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2019:1124-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2019:1124-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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