SB2022072601 - SUSE update for python-M2Crypto



SB2022072601 - SUSE update for python-M2Crypto

Published: July 26, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022072601
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25657)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to possibility of the Bleichenbacher timing attack in the RSA decryption API via the timed processing of valid PKCS#1 v1.5 Ciphertext. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.