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SSL vulnerability

Posted on April 8, 2014

http://thenextweb.com/insider/2014/04/08/openssl-critical-security-vulnerability-need-patch-right-now/

If a new droplet is created, will the patch be included as part of the install or do we need to update openssl?



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We’re in the process of recreating our images. In most cases, upgrading will pull in the fix. For a more detailed run down of the situation, see this article: <br> <br>https://www.digitalocean.com/community/articles/how-to-protect-your-server-against-the-heartbleed-openssl-vulnerability

After setting up a new droplet you should check for updates as an automatic part of setting up. <br> <br>- just updated / went through cert re issue on mine

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