Debian: DSA-3673-2: openssl regression update

Date 23 Sep 2016

Category Debian Linux Distribution - Security Advisories

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Posted By LinuxSecurity Advisories

It was discovered that the original patch applied for CVE-2016-2182 in DSA-3673-1 was incomplete, causing a regression when parsing certificates. Updated packages are now available to address this problem.


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Debian Security Advisory DSA-3673-2                   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
https://www.debian.org/security/                     Salvatore Bonaccorso
September 23, 2016                    https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package        : openssl
Debian Bug     : 838652 838659

It was discovered that the original patch applied for CVE-2016-2182 in
DSA-3673-1 was incomplete, causing a regression when parsing
certificates. Updated packages are now available to address this
problem.

For the stable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed in
version 1.0.1t-1+deb8u5.

We recommend that you upgrade your openssl packages.

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/

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