[IT-SecNots] [SECURITY] [DSA 2502-1] python-crypto security update

[Moritz Muehlenhoff <jmm AT debian.org>]

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Debian Security Advisory DSA-2502-1                   security AT 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 AT lists.debian.org
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