Vulnerability Description
GnuPG (GPG) 1.0.2, and other versions up to 1.2.3, creates ElGamal type 20 (sign+encrypt) keys using the same key component for encryption as for signing, which allows attackers to determine the private key from a signature.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Privacy Guard | 1.0.2 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040202-01-U.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000798
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnupg-announce/2003q4/000276.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnupg-announce/2003q4/000277.htmlPatch
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106995769213221&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10304
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10349
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10399
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10400
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-429
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/940388US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:109
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_048_gpg.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-390.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-395.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0971?
CVE-2003-0971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). GnuPG (GPG) 1.0.2, and other versions up to 1.2.3, creates ElGamal type 20 (sign+encrypt) keys using the same key component for encryption as for signing, which allows attackers to determine the priva...
How severe is CVE-2003-0971?
CVE-2003-0971 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Privacy Guard.