CVE-2024-28834 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2024-28834: A flaw was found in GnuTLS. The Minerva attack is a cryptographic vulnerability that exploits deterministic behavior in systems like GnuTLS, leading to side-channel leaks. In specific scenarios, such as when using the GNUTLS_PRIVKEY_FLAG_REPRODUCIBLE flag, it can result in a noticeable step in nonce

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2024-28834 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gnutls28→ fixed in3.7.1-5+deb11u6urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gnutls28
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gnutls28→ fixed in3.7.9-2+deb12u3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gnutls28
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gnutls28→ fixed in3.8.4-2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gnutls28
```

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