Package        : python-pysaml2
Version        : 2.0.0-1+deb8u2
CVE ID         : CVE-2017-1000433
Debian Bug     : 886423

Pysaml2, a Python implementation of the Security Assertion Markup
Language, would accept any password when run with Python optimizations
enabled. This allows attackers to log in as any user without knowing
their password.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this issue has been fixed in version
2.0.0-1+deb8u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your python-pysaml2 packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-1410-1: python-pysaml2 security update

July 1, 2018
Pysaml2, a Python implementation of the Security Assertion Markup Language, would accept any password when run with Python optimizations enabled

Summary

We recommend that you upgrade your python-pysaml2 packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity
Package : python-pysaml2
Version : 2.0.0-1+deb8u2
CVE ID : CVE-2017-1000433
Debian Bug : 886423

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