Debian: 2502-1: python-crypto: programming error

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(Jun 24) It was discovered that that the ElGamal code in PythonCrypto, a collection of cryptographic algorithms and protocols for Python used insecure insufficient prime numbers in key generation, which lead to a weakened signature or public key space, allowing easier brute force.

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Debian Security Advisory DSA-2502-1                   security@debian.org
http://www.debian.org/security/                        Moritz Muehlenhoff
June 24, 2012                          http://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package        : python-crypto
Vulnerability  : programming error
Problem type   : remote
Debian-specific: no
CVE ID         : CVE-2012-241[/FONT][FONT=Courier]
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