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Debian: DLA-2485-1 Moderate: Python-Certbot ACMEv2 Transition

Let's Encrypt's ACMEv1 API is deprecated and in the process of being shut down. Beginning with brownouts in January 2021, and ending with a total shutdown in June 2021, the Let's Encrypt APIs will become unavailable. To prevent users having disruptions to their certificate . - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2484-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Utkarsh Gupta December 07, 2020 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : python-certbot Version : 0.28.0-1~deb9u3 Debian Bug : 969126 Let's Encrypt's ACMEv1 API is deprecated and in the process of being shut down. Beginning with brownouts in January 2021, and ending with a total shutdown in June 2021, the Let's Encrypt APIs will become unavailable. To prevent users having disruptions to their certificate renewals, this update backports the switch over to the ACMEv2 API. For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version 0.28.0-1~deb9u3. We recommend that you upgrade your python-certbot packages. For the detailed security status of python-certbot please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/python-certbot 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 . Python-certbot has released an update that facilitates users' migration to the ACMEv2 API in anticipation of the impending ACMEv1 discontinuation. It is advisable to upgrade.. Python Certbot, ACMEv2 API, Debian Security, Certificate Management. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Dec 08, 2020 •Important Debian LTS