1. Ubuntu Security Notices
  2. USN-4322-1

USN-4322-1: GnuTLS vulnerability

Publication date

7 April 2020

Overview

GnuTLS could expose sensitive information over the network.

Releases

Packages

Details

It was discovered that GnuTLS incorrectly handled randomness when
performing DTLS negotiation. A remote attacker could possibly use this
issue to obtain sensitive information, contrary to expectations.

It was discovered that GnuTLS incorrectly handled randomness when
performing DTLS negotiation. A remote attacker could possibly use this
issue to obtain sensitive information, contrary to expectations.

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
19.10 eoan libgnutls30 –  3.6.9-5ubuntu1.1

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