Packages
- 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.
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
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
---|---|---|---|
17.10 artful | python-crypto – 2.6.1-7ubuntu0.1 | ||
python3-crypto – 2.6.1-7ubuntu0.1 | |||
16.04 xenial | python-crypto – 2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.04.3 | ||
python3-crypto – 2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.04.3 | |||
14.04 trusty | python-crypto – 2.6.1-4ubuntu0.3 | ||
python3-crypto – 2.6.1-4ubuntu0.3 |
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