• [SECURITY] [DSA 2502-1] python-crypto security update

    From Moritz Muehlenhoff@1:229/2 to All on Sun Jun 24 22:40:01 2012
    From: [email protected]

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    - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-2502-1 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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