Vulnerability Description
The send_pinentry_environment function in asshelp.c in gpg2 on SUSE Linux 9.3 does not properly handle certain options, which can prevent pinentry from being found and causes S/MIME signing to fail.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Suse | Suse Linux | 9.3 |
References
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gpa-dev/2005-June/002291.html
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gpa-dev/2005-June/002294.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_16_sr.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gpa-dev/2005-May/002284.html
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gpa-dev/2005-June/002291.html
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gpa-dev/2005-June/002294.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_16_sr.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gpa-dev/2005-May/002284.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2023?
CVE-2005-2023 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The send_pinentry_environment function in asshelp.c in gpg2 on SUSE Linux 9.3 does not properly handle certain options, which can prevent pinentry from being found and causes S/MIME signing to fail.
How severe is CVE-2005-2023?
CVE-2005-2023 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-2005-2023?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Suse Suse Linux.