OpenSSL 1.1.1e released with certificate chain validation fixes
OpenSSL shipped version 1.1.1e to correct certificate chain checks and other bugs, prompting rebuilds of applications and proxies that bundle the crypto library.
Executive briefing: The OpenSSL project released version 1.1.1e on . The update resolves issues in certificate chain validation logic (including SSL_check_chain) and stabilizes DTLS timer handling, reducing the risk of handshake failures or improper chain acceptance in TLS clients and servers.
Operator action: Identify workloads statically linking OpenSSL or using vendor packages that have not yet pulled 1.1.1e, schedule rebuilds or package upgrades, and retest TLS termination appliances and client applications for compatibility. Maintain fallback plans for production proxies and embedded devices where upstream firmware updates are required.
Sources: OpenSSL provides the changelog and source tarball detailing the fixes and new build numbers.
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