SB2021070622 - SUSE update for python-rsa 



SB2021070622 - SUSE update for python-rsa

Published: July 6, 2021 Updated: March 7, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2021070622
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13757)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not detect ciphertext modification during decryption (prepended "0" bytes) in PKCS1_v1_5. A remote attacker gain access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.