PT-2016-4840
CVE-2016-1494
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Published
2016-01-12
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Updated
2022-05-14
Description by
CVSS 3.1
5.3
MediumMetricsAV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Python-RSA versions prior to 3.3
Description
The issue allows attackers to spoof signatures with a small public exponent via crafted signature padding, also known as a BERserk attack. This affects the verify function in the RSA package for Python.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 3.3, update to version 3.3 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider implementing additional signature verification checks to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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