An openssl security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 8 Extended LTS to address an issue what can result in denial of service.
ELA-498-1 openssl security update
Package openssl
ELA-498-1 openssl security update
Version 1.0.1t-1+deb8u16
Related CVEs CVE-2021-3712
An issue has been found in openssl, a Secure Sockets Layer toolkit. Ingo Schwarze reported a buffer overrun flaw when processing ASN.1 strings, which can result in denial of service.
For Debian 8 jessie, these problems have been fixed in version 1.0.1t-1+deb8u16.
We recommend that you upgrade your openssl packages.
Further information about Extended LTS security advisories can be found at: https://deb.freexian.com/extended-lts/
