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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2018.3616.2
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-3616-2)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'python-crypto' package(s) announced via the USN-3616-2 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'python-crypto' package(s) announced via the USN-3616-2 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
USN-3616-1 fixed a vulnerability in Python Crypto. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that Python Crypto incorrectly generated ElGamal key
parameters. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain
sensitive information.

Affected Software/OS:
'python-crypto' package(s) on Ubuntu 12.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
5.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-6594
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-62
https://github.com/TElgamal/attack-on-pycrypto-elgamal
https://github.com/dlitz/pycrypto/issues/253
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00018.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3616-1/
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3616-2/
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