GitLab Linux package being upgraded to OpenSSL 3 in GitLab 17.7

This post announces the upgrade of OpenSSL to version 3 for GitLab's Linux packages in version 17.7. This upgrade mandates TLS 1.2 or above and at least 112-bit encryption for outbound connections from self-managed instances. It provides guidance for administrators to check external integration compatibility and recommends remaining on GitLab 17.6 if TLS configurations cannot be updated in time. The change is driven by security interests and the end-of-life of OpenSSL 1.1.1.