Description
The `ecdsa` PyPI package is a pure Python implementation of ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) with support for ECDSA (Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm), EdDSA (Edwards-curve Digital Signature Algorithm) and ECDH (Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman). Versions 0.18.0 and prior are vulnerable to the Minerva attack. As of time of publication, no known patched version exists.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.4/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| tlsfuzzer | python-ecdsa | <= 0.18.0 |
References
- https://github.com/tlsfuzzer/python-ecdsa/blob/master/SECURITY.mdProduct
- https://github.com/tlsfuzzer/python-ecdsa/security/advisories/GHSA-wj6h-64fc-37mpExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://minerva.crocs.fi.muni.cz/Technical Description
- https://securitypitfalls.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/constant-time-compare-in-python/Technical Description
- https://github.com/tlsfuzzer/python-ecdsa/blob/master/SECURITY.mdProduct
- https://github.com/tlsfuzzer/python-ecdsa/security/advisories/GHSA-wj6h-64fc-37mpExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://minerva.crocs.fi.muni.cz/Technical Description
- https://securitypitfalls.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/constant-time-compare-in-python/Technical Description
Timeline
- Published
- Jan 23, 2024
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed