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Critical DoS Update Needed for OpenSSL 1.0.2a Due to High Threat

Calendar Mar 25, 2015 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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security advisory DoS OpenSSL vulnerability high threat
Hold the logo and the dedicated website; the anticipated high-severity OpenSSL vulnerability is serious, but it

As it turns out, the bug is a denial-of-service condition that affects only version 1.0.2 of the ubiquitous crypto library. A dozen other vulnerabilities (nine ranked moderate, and three low) in older versions were also patched today. Users are urged to upgrade to version 1.0.2a.

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