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USN-8711-1: Libgcrypt vulnerability

USN-8711-1: Libgcrypt vulnerability

Ubuntu September 1, 2026

It was discovered that Libgcrypt had a timing-based side-channel flaw in its RSA implementation. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information.

It was discovered that Libgcrypt had a timing-based side-channel flaw in its RSA implementation. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information.

It was discovered that Libgcrypt had a timing-based side-channel flaw in its RSA implementation. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information.

It was discovered that Libgcrypt had a timing-based side-channel flaw in its RSA implementation. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information.

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

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