Packages
- libnet-easytcp-perl - Easily create secure, bandwidth-friendly TCP/IP clients and servers
Details
It was discovered that Net::EasyTCP used the built-in Perl rand() function
to generate encryption keys when no strong randomization module was
present. An attacker could possibly use this issue to predict the keys and
obtain sensitive information.
It was discovered that Net::EasyTCP used the built-in Perl rand() function
to generate encryption keys when no strong randomization module was
present. An attacker could possibly use this issue to predict the keys and
obtain sensitive information.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.04 LTS noble | libnet-easytcp-perl – 0.26-6+deb11u1build0.24.04.1 | ||
| 22.04 LTS jammy | libnet-easytcp-perl – 0.26-4ubuntu0.22.04.1~esm1 | ||
| 20.04 LTS focal | libnet-easytcp-perl – 0.26-4ubuntu0.20.04.1~esm1 | ||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | libnet-easytcp-perl – 0.26-4ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 | ||
| 16.04 LTS xenial | libnet-easytcp-perl – 0.26-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
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