Has OpenSSL decided on next LTS release
Just wondering if a decision has been made on the next LTS release? Since it seems like there is a FIPS effort for 3.5 is that the target for the next LTS?
Paul Dale Sun 16 Feb 2025 8:29PM
I've heard that5 3.5 will be the next LTS.
Tim Hudson Sun 16 Feb 2025 9:38PM
Yes - 3.5 is the next LTS release - and there is an updated LTS strategy going forward which will be announced shortly
Jeff Johnson Mon 17 Feb 2025 2:34PM
Thanks that is very helpful! Looking forward to the LTS strategy. In regards to FIPS work, it seems FP8.5 will obviously contain current FIPS PQ algs. Does it also support all the 186-5 changes, etc.? I know there has been a lot of work around indicators and such. Would you guys be willing to accept some help with ACVP support? Not sure you even need any help but thought I would ask.
Ruchi Tayal Thu 20 Feb 2025 8:37PM
Would 3.5 be submitted for FIPS 140-3 validation as well?
Tim Hudson Fri 21 Feb 2025 8:51AM
Yes - OpenSSL-3.5 will be submitted for a fresh FIPS 140-3 validation.
Jon Ericson Fri 21 Feb 2025 4:16PM
The announcement: OpenSSL 3.5 will be the next long term stable (LTS) release
Jon Ericson · Fri 14 Feb 2025 6:22PM
I'm currently working on an announcement about that. (Most likely it'll be posted next week, but the preview is 3.5 will be an LTS since 3.0 will be over 4 years old in September.)