USN-3616-1: Python Crypto vulnerability

USN-3616-1: Python Crypto vulnerability

python-crypto vulnerability

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

• Ubuntu 17.10
• Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
• Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Summary

Python Crypto could expose sensitive information.

Software Description

• python-crypto – cryptographic algorithms and protocols for Python

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 17.10

python-crypto – 2.6.1-7ubuntu0.1

python3-crypto – 2.6.1-7ubuntu0.1

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

python-crypto – 2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.04.3

python3-crypto – 2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.04.3

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

python-crypto – 2.6.1-4ubuntu0.3

python3-crypto – 2.6.1-4ubuntu0.3

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

• CVE-2018-6594

Source: USN-3616-1: Python Crypto vulnerability