Improper input validation in Python Rsa

CVE-2016-1494

The verify function in the RSA package for Python (Python-RSA) before 3.3 allows attackers to spoof signatures with a small public exponent via crafted signature padding, aka a BERserk attack.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.070 (93.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
  • cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1494?
CVE-2016-1494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Python Rsa, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2016-01-13.
How severe is CVE-2016-1494?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-1494 known to be exploited?
7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.