How to update OpenSSL library on Dedicated Server for vulnerability "HeartBleed" bug

[markuswest]

Hi all,

On my Dedicated Server I want to update my SSL library for prevention of the "HeartBleed" bug but I have no idea how to do it.

I have a self managed server from my host, I have asked them how to do the update, they responded with:

1. info on the Test your server for Heartbleed (CVE-2014-0160)
2. Test for the vulnerability here: Test your server for Heartbleed (CVE-2014-0160)

3. update openssl like so:
yum update openssl* or apt-get upgrade openssl*

4. Restart httpd and restart.

so as I sit in front of the WHM screen, I have no idea how to proceed, I do understand that its command lines I need to run I do know of Putty a Shell Command program for windows, I think I need to run the command lines by this program, but I am not sure if I should.

Can someone please explain to a noob how to do this Shell Command update procedure?

All the best-
Lloyd

 

[cPanelMichael]

Hello

Please see the following thread that's open for this issue:

OpenSSL Heartbleed Bug

Also, a news article was published here:

Heartbleed Vulnerability Information | cPanel, Inc.

Thank you.