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Debian Security Advisory 2502-1

Debian Security Advisory 2502-1
Posted Jun 24, 2012
Authored by Debian | Site debian.org

Debian Linux Security Advisory 2502-1 - It was discovered that that the ElGamal code in PythonCrypto, a collection of cryptographic algorithms and protocols for Python used insecure insufficient prime numbers in key generation, which lead to a weakened signature or public key space, allowing easier brute force attacks on such keys.

tags | advisory, protocol, python
systems | linux, debian
advisories | CVE-2012-2417
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Debian Security Advisory 2502-1

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Debian Security Advisory DSA-2502-1 security@debian.org
http://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff
June 24, 2012 http://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package : python-crypto
Vulnerability : programming error
Problem type : remote
Debian-specific: no
CVE ID : CVE-2012-2417

It was discovered that that the ElGamal code in PythonCrypto, a
collection of cryptographic algorithms and protocols for Python used
insecure insufficient prime numbers in key generation, which lead to a
weakened signature or public key space, allowing easier brute force
attacks on such keys.

For the stable distribution (squeeze), this problem has been fixed in
version 2.1.0-2+squeeze1.

For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in
version 2.6-1.

We recommend that you upgrade your python-crypto packages. After
installing this update, previously generated keys need to be regenerated.

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: http://www.debian.org/security/

Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org
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