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Debian Oldstable: DSA-4057-1 Critical: Erlang TLS Server Fix

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Calendar Grey December 8, 2017
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Update Erlang packages to address selected ciphertext weaknesses in Debian systems. Take immediate action to guarantee safety!
It was discovered that the TLS server in Erlang is vulnerable to an adaptive chosen ciphertext attack against RSA keys

Summary

It was discovered that the TLS server in Erlang is vulnerable to an
adaptive chosen ciphertext attack against RSA keys.

For the oldstable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed
in version 1:17.3-dfsg-4+deb8u2.

For the stable distribution (stretch), this problem has been fixed in
version 1:19.2.1+dfsg-2+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your erlang packages.

For the detailed security status of erlang please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/erlang

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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Package: erlang
CVE ID: CVE-2017-1000385

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