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Fix for weak OpenSSL/OpenSSH keys in Debian

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A recent vulnerability was found in the OpenSSL package as provided by Debian and Debian-based Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, that broke the effectiveness of the OpenSSL PRNG (Predictable Random Number Generator). This vulnerability caused OpenSSL to generate weak keys for anything relying on OpenSSL, including SSL certificates, OpenSSH keys, and OpenVPN keys.

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May 22, 2008

Fix for weak OpenSSL/OpenSSH keys in Debian

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