libressl ☆
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
Version of the SSL/TLS protocol forked from OpenSSL
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: libressl ssl tls encryption security cryptography
Install: brew install libressl
About:
LibreSSL is a fork of OpenSSL 1.0.1g developed by the OpenBSD project, focusing on code cleanup, security improvements, and removing obsolete features. It serves as a drop-in replacement for OpenSSL, providing a more secure and maintainable TLS/SSL implementation for applications requiring cryptographic libraries.
Key Features:
  • Drop-in replacement for OpenSSL
  • Aggressive code cleanup and refactoring
  • Removal of obsolete and insecure features
  • Memory safety improvements and bug fixes
Use Cases:
  • Securing web servers and applications with TLS
  • Building applications that require SSL/TLS encryption
  • Replacing OpenSSL in security-conscious environments
Alternatives:
  • openssl – OpenSSL is the original implementation with broader platform support but larger attack surface
  • boringssl – BoringSSL is Google's fork optimized for performance with a reduced API surface
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2025 9:13am 0 VERSION_BUMP d2de9c72
May 12, 2024 12:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2e6e0d42
May 27, 2023 7:51pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5bf58a55
May 27, 2023 8:47am 0 VERSION_BUMP 22bbcf5c
« Back to VersTracker  |  Browse Packages  |  About