Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in Gnu Privacy Guard (aka GnuPG or gpg) 1.05 and earlier can allow an attacker to gain privileges via format strings in the original filename that is stored in an encrypted file.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Privacy Guard | 7.1 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000399
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-023-01
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/188218
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-020.0.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-061
- http://www.gnupg.org/whatsnew.html#rn20010529
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/403051US Government Resource
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-053.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_020_gpg_txt.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/1845
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-073.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2797
- http://www.turbolinux.com/pipermail/tl-security-announce/2001-June/000439.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6642
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000399
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0522?
CVE-2001-0522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in Gnu Privacy Guard (aka GnuPG or gpg) 1.05 and earlier can allow an attacker to gain privileges via format strings in the original filename that is stored in an encrypted...
How severe is CVE-2001-0522?
CVE-2001-0522 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-2001-0522?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Privacy Guard.