1. Ubuntu Security Notices
  2. USN-3616-1

USN-3616-1: Python Crypto vulnerability

Publication date

3 April 2018

Overview

Python Crypto could expose sensitive information.

Releases

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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