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Debian LTS: DLA-4120-1 Critical Update for libnet-easytcp-perl

debian lts
Calendar Grey April 8, 2025
Dist Debian Esm H88
Important upgrade for libnet-easytcp-perl improves the robustness of random number generation and encryption mechanisms on Debian platforms.
Net::EasyTCP Perl module includes encryption functionality that requires a secure random number generator

Summary

For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
0.26-6+deb11u1. The fallback to rand() has been removed, and the module
will use Bytes::Random::Secure to get random numbers, which has been
made a mandatory dependency. In the unlikely event Bytes::Random::Secure
is still unavailable (e.g. manually removed), Net::EasyTCP will crash
rather than use insecure random number generator.

We recommend that you upgrade your libnet-easytcp-perl packages.

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

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: libnet-easytcp-perl
Version: 0.26-6+deb11u1
CVE ID: CVE-2024-56830

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