QID 980658

QID 980658: Python (pip) Security Update for rsa (GHSA-xrx6-fmxq-rjj2)

It was found that python-rsa is vulnerable to Bleichenbacher timing attacks. An attacker can use this flaw via the RSA decryption API to decrypt parts of the cipher text encrypted with RSA.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.9 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-xrx6-fmxq-rjj2 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980658

    CVE-2020-25658 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-xrx6-fmxq-rjj2 rsa URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-xrx6-fmxq-rjj2
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