[USN-3616-2] Python Crypto vulnerability
Leonidas S. Barbosa
leo.barbosa at canonical.com
Mon Apr 9 12:56:37 UTC 2018
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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3616-2
April 09, 2018
python-crypto vulnerability
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 12.04 ESM
Summary:
Python Crypto could expose sensitive information.
Software Description:
- python-crypto: cryptographic algorithms and protocols for Python
Details:
USN-3616-1 fixed a vulnerability in Python Crypto. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that Python Crypto incorrectly generated ElGamal key
parameters. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain
sensitive information.
Update instructions:
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:
Ubuntu 12.04 ESM:
python-crypto 2.4.1-1ubuntu0.3
python3-crypto 2.4.1-1ubuntu0.3
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary
changes.
References:
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3616-2
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3616-1
CVE-2018-6594
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