Summary: Offensive Security has advised Kali Linux users to manually install a new repository signing key after losing the old one. Users attempting to update may encounter errors due to this key loss, with a repository freeze implemented to mitigate potential issues. OffSec is offering methods to update the key manually or to reinstall the OS for those needing assistance.
Affected: Kali Linux users
Keypoints :
- Old repository signing key (ED444FF07D8D0BF6) was lost, necessitating a new key (ED65462EC8D5E4C5).
- Users will see “Missing key” errors if they try to update without the new signing key.
- To resolve the issue, users can manually update the key using a provided command or reinstall Kali with the updated keyring.
- This incident mirrors a previous occurrence in February 2018, highlighting recurring key management issues.