GitLab extends Omnibus package signing key expiration to 2024

GitLab ensures the integrity of its Omnibus packages by using a GNU Privacy Guard (GPG) key to sign packages within CI pipelines, which is distinct from other keys used for repository metadata and GitLab Runner signing. The expiration of this Omnibus package signing key, initially set for July 1, 2023, has been extended to July 1, 2024, as part of GitLab's security policy to reduce risks associated with key compromise while minimizing disruption for users verifying package integrity. Users who perform signature verification need to update their package signing key copy, but those who do not verify signatures or have not configured their package managers to do so require no action to continue installing packages. Additional guidance on verifying package signatures can be found in the Omnibus documentation, and the updated public key is accessible via GPG keyservers or directly from GitLab's package distribution site. Users experiencing issues are encouraged to report them through the omnibus-gitlab issue tracker.

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