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GnuTLS, a portable cryptography library, fails to validate alternate trust chains in some conditions. In particular this breaks connecting to servers that use Let's Encrypt certificates, starting 2021-10-01. . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2759-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Sylvain Beucler September 17, 2021 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : gnutls28 Version : 3.5.8-5+deb9u6 Debian Bug : 961889 GnuTLS, a portable cryptography library, fails to validate alternate trust chains in some conditions. In particular this breaks connecting to servers that use Let's Encrypt certificates, starting 2021-10-01. For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version 3.5.8-5+deb9u6. We recommend that you upgrade your gnutls28 packages. For the detailed security status of gnutls28 please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/gnutls28 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 . Important OpenSSL vulnerability patched in Ubuntu LTS USN-5471-1. Update now to ensure robust encryption protocols.. Debian LTS,GnuTLS,Trust Chains,Cryptography,Security Advisory. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 17, 2021
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