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Debian 9 Stretch DLA-2492-1 OpenSSL Critical DoS Advisory

debian lts
Calendar Grey December 14, 2020
Dist Debian Esm H88
Ensure to update your openssl packages following the Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2492-1, which resolves a critical vulnerability.
David Benjamin discovered a flaw in the GENERAL_NAME_cmp() function which could cause a NULL dereference, resulting in denial of service
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Summary

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1.1.0l-1~deb9u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your openssl packages.

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

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


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Package: openssl
Version: 1.1.0l-1~deb9u2
CVE ID: CVE-2020-1971

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