Python Beaker PyCrypto Information Disclosure Weakness

Bugtraq ID:	55001
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2012-3458
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Aug 14 2012 12:00AM
Updated:	Sep 07 2012 08:09PM
Credit:	Red Hat
Vulnerable:	Debian Linux 6.0 sparc Debian Linux 6.0 s/390 Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc Debian Linux 6.0 mips Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64 Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32 Debian Linux 6.0 arm Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Python Beaker PyCrypto Information Disclosure Weakness

Python Beaker is prone to an information disclosure weakness.

An attacker can exploit this issue to gain access to sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

Versions prior to 1.6.4 are vulnerable.

Python Beaker PyCrypto Information Disclosure Weakness

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Python Beaker PyCrypto Information Disclosure Weakness

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

Python Beaker PyCrypto Information Disclosure Weakness

References:

• (CVE-2012-3458) CVE-2012-3458 python-beaker: weak use of crypto can leak informa (Red Hat)
  
• Beaker 1.6.4 released with important security update (Ben Bangert)
  
• Beaker Homepage (Python Software Foundation)