==========================================================================
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6986-1
September 03, 2024

openssl vulnerability
==========================================================================

A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:

- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Summary:

OpenSSL could be made to crash or expose sensitive information
if it received a specially crafted certificate.

Software Description:
- openssl: Secure Socket Layer (SSL) cryptographic library and tools

Details:

David Benjamin discovered that OpenSSL incorrectly handled certain
X.509 certificates. An attacker could possible use this issue to
cause a denial of service or expose sensitive information.

Update instructions:

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
  libssl3t64                      3.0.13-0ubuntu3.4
  openssl                         3.0.13-0ubuntu3.4

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
  libssl3                         3.0.2-0ubuntu1.18
  openssl                         3.0.2-0ubuntu1.18

After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make
all the necessary changes.

References:
  https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6986-1
  CVE-2024-6119

Package Information:
  https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openssl/3.0.13-0ubuntu3.4
  https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openssl/3.0.2-0ubuntu1.18

Ubuntu 6986-1: OpenSSL Security Advisory Updates

September 3, 2024
OpenSSL could be made to crash or expose sensitive information if it received a specially crafted certificate.

Summary

A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Summary: OpenSSL could be made to crash or expose sensitive information if it received a specially crafted certificate. Software Description: - openssl: Secure Socket Layer (SSL) cryptographic library and tools Details: David Benjamin discovered that OpenSSL incorrectly handled certain X.509 certificates. An attacker could possible use this issue to cause a denial of service or expose sensitive information.

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS libssl3t64 3.0.13-0ubuntu3.4 openssl 3.0.13-0ubuntu3.4 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS libssl3 3.0.2-0ubuntu1.18 openssl 3.0.2-0ubuntu1.18 After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6986-1

CVE-2024-6119

Severity
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6986-1

Package Information

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openssl/3.0.13-0ubuntu3.4 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openssl/3.0.2-0ubuntu1.18

Related News

CISA Sounds Alarm on Newly Exploited Vulnerabilities: Is Your System at Risk?
3 - 5 min read
CISA regularly publishes updates regarding vulnerabilities that present severe threats to global cybersecurity. Recently, CISA added three
Defending Against Remote Code Execution in Google Chrome: A Critical Update
2 - 3 min read
Google Chrome, a widely used web browser, serves millions of internet users by connecting them to the online world. Unfortunately, severe
Fighting Back Against Hadooken Malware by Strengthening WebLogic Security
2 - 4 min read
Cybercriminals have been relentlessly attacking the digital landscape, aiming to exploit vulnerabilities in well-known systems. One such exploit is
Navigating the Linux Kernel
2 - 4 min read
The Linux operating system, widely acclaimed for its robustness and security , recently received widespread media attention due to a significant
Staying a Step Ahead of Adversaries: Mitigating Chromium
2 - 4 min read
Google Chrome, one of the world's most widely used web browsers, has recently been scrutinized due to the discovery of multiple Chromium
Unmasking Cicada3301: Examining the Threat of the New Rust-Based Ransomware
2 - 4 min read
Ransomware has long been a severe threat to organizations and admins alike. Recently, cybersecurity researchers discovered a new variant called
Buffer Overflow Exploits in Linux: Origins, Impact, and Countermeasures
3 - 6 min read
Buffer overflow vulnerabilities have long been one of the biggest headaches in computer security, especially on Linux operating systems that power
8 Expert-Recommended Security Practices to Fortify Your Linux Systems
4 - 8 min read
As a Linux admin or an infosec professional, you understand how the security landscape changes due to evolving threats, newly discovered

Get the Latest News & Insights

Sign up to get the latest security news affecting Linux and open source delivered straight to your inbox.

© 2024 Guardian Digital, Inc All Rights Reserved