Vulnerability Description
The key validation code in GnuPG before 1.2.2 does not properly determine the validity of keys with multiple user IDs and assigns the greatest validity of the most valid user ID, which prevents GnuPG from warning the encrypting user when a user ID does not have a trusted path.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Privacy Guard | <= 1.2.1 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000694
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105215110111174&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105301357425157&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105311804129104&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105362224514081&w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/397604US Government Resource
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/engarde_advisory-3258.html
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/gentoo_advisory-3266.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:061
- http://www.osvdb.org/4947
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-175.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-176.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7497
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-34.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11930
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0255?
CVE-2003-0255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The key validation code in GnuPG before 1.2.2 does not properly determine the validity of keys with multiple user IDs and assigns the greatest validity of the most valid user ID, which prevents GnuPG ...
How severe is CVE-2003-0255?
CVE-2003-0255 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0255?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Privacy Guard.