USN-3720-1: python-cryptography vulnerability

Published Jul 23, 2018
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Updated

It was discovered that python-cryptography incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this to get access to sensitive information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
pypi/cryptography

Event History

Feb 20, 2026
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·03:58 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:58 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-3720-1?

The severity of USN-3720-1 is considered high due to the potential for sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix USN-3720-1?

To fix USN-3720-1, upgrade to python-cryptography version 2.1.4-1ubuntu1.2 or later.

3

Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-3720-1?

USN-3720-1 affects Ubuntu 18.04.

4

What products are impacted by USN-3720-1?

USN-3720-1 impacts the python-cryptography and python3-cryptography packages.

5

What kind of attack can exploit USN-3720-1?

An attacker could potentially exploit USN-3720-1 to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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