SB2024032149 - Fedora 40 update for python-cryptography



SB2024032149 - Fedora 40 update for python-cryptography

Published: March 21, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024032149
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26130)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error within pkcs12.serialize_key_and_certificates when called with a non-matching certificate and private key and an hmac_hash override. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.