SB2018022334 - Fedora 26 update for python-crypto



SB2018022334 - Fedora 26 update for python-crypto

Published: February 23, 2018 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2018022334
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6594)

The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists in the ElGamal implementation in PyCrypto due to generation of weak ElGamal key parameters by the source code in the lib/Crypto/PublicKey/ElGamal.py file. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.