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Debian 11: DLA-4080-1 moderate: libaws insecure defaults with GnuTLS

AdaCore released a security advisory for "Insecure defaults in AWS.Client when linked with GnuTLS". The debian package of libaws is built with GnuTLS and the reproducer included in the advisory was used to confirm the (previous version of) . ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-4080-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Andreas Henriksson March 09, 2025 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : libaws Version : 20.2-2+deb11u1 CVE ID : CVE-2024-55581 Debian Bug : AdaCore released a security advisory for "Insecure defaults in AWS.Client when linked with GnuTLS". The debian package of libaws is built with GnuTLS and the reproducer included in the advisory was used to confirm the (previous version of) the package was affected. The upstream fix was backported to the packaged version to address the problem. For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version 20.2-2+deb11u1. We recommend that you upgrade your libaws packages. For the detailed security status of libaws please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/libaws 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 . Enhance the libaws package on Debian LTS to address vulnerabilities stemming from unsecure configurations with GnuTLS, as outlined in advisory DLA-4080-1.. Debian LTS, libaws security, AWS client security, GnuTLS update, Debian advisory. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Mar 10, 2025 •Important Debian LTS