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PYSEC-2020-182 - A flaw was found in all python-ecdsa versions before 0.13.3, where it did not correctly verify whether signatures used DER encoding. Without

Severity: info · Published 2020-01-02

Technologies: ecdsa (PyPI). Vendors: PyPI.

Executive brief

A flaw was found in all python-ecdsa versions before 0.13.3, where it did not correctly verify whether signatures used DER encoding. Without this verification, a malformed signature could be accepted, making the signature malleable. Without proper verification, an attacker could use a malleable signature to create false transactions.

Affected products

  • PyPI ecdsa

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