QID 981278

QID 981278: Python (pip) Security Update for pycrypto (GHSA-6528-wvf6-f6qg)

lib/Crypto/PublicKey/ElGamal.py in PyCrypto through 2.6.1 generates weak ElGamal key parameters, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading ciphertext data (i.e., it does not have semantic security in face of a ciphertext-only attack). The Decisional Diffie-Hellman (DDH) assumption does not hold for PyCrypto's ElGamal implementation.

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-6528-wvf6-f6qg for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-6528-wvf6-f6qg - github.com/advisories/GHSA-6528-wvf6-f6qg

CVEs related to QID 981278

CVE-2018-6594 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-6528-wvf6-f6qg	pycrypto		github.com/advisories/GHSA-6528-wvf6-f6qg

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