diff --git a/crypto/opensslv.h b/crypto/opensslv.h
index cf2055280..8ce9b2dc4 100644
--- a/crypto/opensslv.h
+++ b/crypto/opensslv.h
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@
  * should only keep the versions that are binary compatible with the current.
  */
 #define SHLIB_VERSION_HISTORY ""
-#define SHLIB_VERSION_NUMBER "0.9.6"
+#define SHLIB_VERSION_NUMBER "0.9.7"
 
 
 #endif /* HEADER_OPENSSLV_H */