Ubuntu Security Update USN-3616-1: Python Crypto vulnerability

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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.

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