USN-3616-2: Python Crypto vulnerability
9 April 2018
Python Crypto could expose sensitive information.
Releases
Packages
- python-crypto - cryptographic algorithms and protocols for Python
Details
USN-3616-1 fixed a vulnerability in Python Crypto. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.
Original advisory 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 12.04
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.