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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2018.0990 Python Crypto vulnerability 4 April 2018 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: python-crypto Publisher: Ubuntu Operating System: Ubuntu Impact/Access: Access Privileged Data -- Remote/Unauthenticated Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2018-6594 Reference: ESB-2018.0477 Original Bulletin: http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3616-1 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3616-1 April 03, 2018 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 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3616-1 CVE-2018-6594 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-crypto/2.6.1-7ubuntu0.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-crypto/2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.04.3 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-crypto/2.6.1-4ubuntu0.3 - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control over its content. 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