QID 981045

QID 981045: Python (pip) Security Update for pycryptodome (GHSA-hgg3-g7gr-66r7)

PyCryptodome before 3.6.6 has an integer overflow in the data_len variable in AESNI.c, related to the AESNI_encrypt and AESNI_decrypt functions, leading to the mishandling of messages shorter than 16 bytes.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-hgg3-g7gr-66r7 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981045

    CVE-2018-15560 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-hgg3-g7gr-66r7 pycryptodome URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-hgg3-g7gr-66r7
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