void-linux / void-linux/void-packages

A bug in gnutls-3.8.5_1 while connecting to some servers with old tls(gnutls-3.8.4_1 works fine)

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Description

Is this a new report?

No

System Info

Void 6.6.25_1 x86_64 GenuineIntel uptodate rFF

Package(s) Affected

gnutls-3.8.5_1

Does a report exist for this bug with the project's home (upstream) and/or another distro?

Same issue in debian
https://www.mail-archive.com/debian-bugs-dist@lists.debian.org/msg1965706.html

Expected behaviour

gnutls-cli some-old-tls-server
successfull output

Actual behaviour

gnutls-cli some-old-tls-server
output with error *** Fatal error: The encryption algorithm is not supported.

Steps to reproduce

gnutls-cli old-tls-server
output with error *** Fatal error: The encryption algorithm is not supported.

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the reported gnutls-cli command against the affected old TLS server, comparing gnutls-3.8.5_1 with gnutls-3.8.4_1. Read the linked Debian report for related findings. Done means identifying the regression and confirming that the affected server connects successfully again or that the package issue is otherwise resolved.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Domain
cli, networking, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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