Vulnerability Description
The key selection dialogue in Enigmail before 0.92.1 can incorrectly select a key with a user ID that does not have additional information, which allows parties with that key to decrypt the message.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Enigmail | Enigmail | <= 0.92.0 |
References
- http://www.cert.dfn.de/infoserv/dsb/dsb-2005-01.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-889
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/805121US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:226
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_28_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15155
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2158
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/211-1/
- http://www.cert.dfn.de/infoserv/dsb/dsb-2005-01.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-889
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/805121US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:226
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_28_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15155
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2158
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3256?
CVE-2005-3256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The key selection dialogue in Enigmail before 0.92.1 can incorrectly select a key with a user ID that does not have additional information, which allows parties with that key to decrypt the message.
How severe is CVE-2005-3256?
CVE-2005-3256 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-2005-3256?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Enigmail Enigmail.