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GnuPG crypto library can be pwned during decryption – patch now! – Naked Security

Accepted submission by MrPlow at 2021-01-31 04:26:45
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MrPlow [soylentnews.org] writes:

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Many, if not most, Linux distros will be affected. Users of other operating systems should check for software that uses libgcrypt.

Source: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2021/01/31/gnupg-crypto-library-can-be-pwned-during-decryption-patch-now/ [sophos.com]

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