QID 354628

Date Published: 2023-01-02

QID 354628: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for Open Secure Sockets Layer (OpenSSL) : AL2012-2022-360

Package updates are available for Amazon Linux that fix the following vulnerabilities:
CVE-2022-0778:
2062202: CVE-2022-0778 openssl: Infinite loop in BN_mod_sqrt() reachable when parsing certificates A flaw was found in OpenSSL. It is possible to trigger an infinite loop by crafting a certificate that has invalid explicit curve parameters. Since certificate parsing happens before verification of the certificate signature, any process that parses an externally supplied certificate may be subject to a denial of service attack.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
  • Solution
    Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate software updates.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 354628

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    AL2012-2022-360 Amazon Linux Bare Metal URL Logo docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/install-updates.html