SB2021092602 - Fedora EPEL 8 update for cryptopp
Published: September 26, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021092602
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40530)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in ElGamal implementation, which may allow plaintext recovery because. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.