USN-3616-2: Python Crypto vulnerability

9 April 2018

python-crypto vulnerability

A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:

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

To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

from Ubuntu Security Notices https://ift.tt/2GJQdZ4