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Mageia 8: 2022-0138 Critical: Ceph Key Length Security Flaw Fix

Updated ceph packages fix security vulnerabilities: the key length for encrypted devices created using ceph-volume is incorrect. This is due to a bug in ceph_volume/util/encryption.py which is fixed by this new version. (CVE-2021-3979) . MGASA-2022-0138 - Updated ceph packages fix security vulnerability Publication date: 13 Apr 2022 URL: https://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2022-0138.html Type: security Affected Mageia releases: 8 CVE: CVE-2021-3979 Updated ceph packages fix security vulnerabilities: the key length for encrypted devices created using ceph-volume is incorrect. This is due to a bug in ceph_volume/util/encryption.py which is fixed by this new version. (CVE-2021-3979) References: - https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=29871 - https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/11/5 - https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-3979 SRPMS: - 8/core/ceph-15.2.16-1.mga8 . Revised ceph patches address critical key length vulnerability affecting encryption on devices. Discover further insights on the correction specifics.. Mageia Ceph Update, Security Fix, Encryption Bug, Software Update. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Apr 13, 2022 •Critical Mageia