Vulnerability Description
PyCryptodome before 3.6.6 has an integer overflow in the data_len variable in AESNI.c, related to the AESNI_encrypt and AESNI_decrypt functions, leading to the mishandling of messages shorter than 16 bytes.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pycryptodome | Pycryptodome | < 3.6.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Legrandin/pycryptodome/issues/198ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://whitehatck01.blogspot.com/2018/08/integer-overflow-vulnerability-in.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Legrandin/pycryptodome/issues/198ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://whitehatck01.blogspot.com/2018/08/integer-overflow-vulnerability-in.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-15560?
CVE-2018-15560 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). PyCryptodome before 3.6.6 has an integer overflow in the data_len variable in AESNI.c, related to the AESNI_encrypt and AESNI_decrypt functions, leading to the mishandling of messages shorter than 16 ...
How severe is CVE-2018-15560?
CVE-2018-15560 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-15560?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pycryptodome Pycryptodome.