Excessive time spent checking DH keys and parameters
CVE: CVE-2023-3446
Component: openssl
CWE: CWE-400
Severity: Low
CVSS v3: 5.3/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Release date: 2023-07-19T00:00:00+00:00

A vulnerability was found in OpenSSL. This security flaw occurs because the applications that use the DH_check(), DH_check_ex(), or EVP_PKEY_param_check() functions to check a DH key or DH parameters may experience long delays. Where the key or parameters that are being checked have been obtained from an untrusted source may lead to a denial of service.

Statement: The CVE-2023-3446 vulnerability in OpenSSL has been classified as having a low impact due to several factors. Firstly, while the potential for a Denial of Service (DoS) attack exists, it requires specific conditions to be met, notably the use of DH_check(), DH_check_ex(), or EVP_PKEY_param_check() functions with DH keys or parameters obtained from untrusted sources. Secondly, the issue primarily affects the efficiency of key and parameter checks, rather than directly compromising the security or integrity of cryptographic operations. Given these considerations and the absence of widespread exploitation or significant consequences beyond performance degradation, the overall impact of this vulnerability is deemed low rather than moderate.

Remediation:
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied.

For details on how to apply this update, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied.

For details on how to apply this update, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258

For the update to take effect, all services linked to the OpenSSL library must be restarted, or the system rebooted.
For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258

For the update to take effect, all services linked to the OpenSSL library must be restarted, or the system rebooted.
For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258

For the update to take effect, all services linked to the OpenSSL library must be restarted, or the system rebooted.
For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:

https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258

For the update to take effect, all services linked to the OpenSSL library must be restarted, or the system rebooted.
Before applying the update, back up your existing Red Hat JBoss Web Server installation, including all applications and configuration files.

The References section of this erratum contains a download link for the update. You must be logged in to download the update.
Before applying the update, back up your existing installation, including all applications, configuration files, databases and database settings, and so on.

The References section of this erratum contains a download link (you must log in to download the update).
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.