SUSE-SU-2020:14291-1 Security update for openssl1

Not scored Published

An attacker can exploit memory corruption in OpenSSL to potentially execute code or cause denial of service.

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-2020:14291-1?

SUSE-SU-2020:14291-1 is a memory corruption vulnerability in openssl1, published on 24 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for openssl1 fixes the following issues:

  • Add missing commits fixing the security issue called 'The 9 Lives of Bleichenbacher's CAT'. (bsc#1117951)
  • Fix a memory problem in 'BN_copy()'. (bsc#1160163)

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2020:14291-1?

Linux distribution packages (1)
openssl1 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 11-SECURITYAll versions1.0.1g-0.58.24.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2020:14291-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is SUSE-SU-2020:14291-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2020:14291-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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