SUSE-SU-2019:1136-1 Security update for openssl

Not scored Published

OpenSSL now rejects invalid EC point coordinates to prevent issues in services lacking their own verification.

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-2019:1136-1?

SUSE-SU-2019:1136-1 is a vulnerability in openssl, published on 3 May 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:

  • Reject invalid EC point coordinates (bsc#1131291)

    This helps openssl using services that do not do this verification on their own.

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2019:1136-1?

Linux distribution packages (9)
openssl SUSE:Enterprise Storage 4All versions1.0.2j-60.52.1
openssl SUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP3All versions1.0.2j-60.52.1
openssl SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2-BCLAll versions1.0.2j-60.52.1
openssl SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2-LTSSAll versions1.0.2j-60.52.1
openssl SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3All versions1.0.2j-60.52.1
openssl SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP2All versions1.0.2j-60.52.1
openssl SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3All versions1.0.2j-60.52.1
openssl SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP3All versions1.0.2j-60.52.1
openssl SUSE:OpenStack Cloud 7All versions1.0.2j-60.52.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2019:1136-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2019:1136-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2019:1136-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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