SUSE-SU-2020:0576-1 Security update for compat-openssl098

Not scored Published

An attacker can exploit cryptographic flaws in the compat-openssl098 library to bypass security mechanisms, requiring a patch update.

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-2020:0576-1?

SUSE-SU-2020:0576-1 is a vulnerability in compat-openssl098, published on 3 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for compat-openssl098 fixes the following issues:

  • Add missing commits for fixes of the 'The 9 Lives of Bleichenbacher's CAT' attack (bsc#1117951)
  • Fixed missing BN_copy() (bsc#1160163)

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2020:0576-1?

Linux distribution packages (6)
compat-openssl098 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Legacy 12All versions0.9.8j-106.18.1
compat-openssl098 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP1All versions0.9.8j-106.18.1
compat-openssl098 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP2All versions0.9.8j-106.18.1
compat-openssl098 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3All versions0.9.8j-106.18.1
compat-openssl098 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP4All versions0.9.8j-106.18.1
compat-openssl098 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5All versions0.9.8j-106.18.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2020:0576-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2020:0576-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2020:0576-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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