thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android
Requires re-authenticating when LetsEncrypt cert on server updates
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Description
Checklist
- I have used the search function to see if someone else has already submitted the same bug report.
- I will describe the problem with as much detail as possible.
App
Thunderbird for Android
App version
9.0
Where did you get the app from?
Google Play
Android version
14
Device model
Xiaomi Note 12 Pro
Steps to reproduce
My mail server uses a LetsEncrypt certificate. Every three months it gets updated.
Expected behavior
TB should behave like the desktop versions, and accept the new cert.
Actual behavior
Requires me to manually override and accept the cert. Every three months.
Logs
No response
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- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
No source files, tests, or logs are identified in the report. Start by reproducing the recurring LetsEncrypt renewal behavior on Thunderbird for Android and compare it with the desktop clients; done means a renewed server certificate is accepted without a manual override.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, kotlin
- Domain
- mobile, security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100