Vulnerability Description
Enigmail 0.94.2 and earlier does not properly use the --status-fd argument when invoking GnuPG, which prevents Enigmail from visually distinguishing between signed and unsigned portions of OpenPGP messages with multiple components, which allows remote attackers to forge the contents of a message without detection.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Enigmail | Enigmail | <= 0.94.2 |
References
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnupg-users/2007-March/030514.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24416
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2353
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=1687ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461958/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461958/30/7710/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22758
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017727
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0835
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnupg-users/2007-March/030514.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24416
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2353
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=1687ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461958/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461958/30/7710/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1264?
CVE-2007-1264 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Enigmail 0.94.2 and earlier does not properly use the --status-fd argument when invoking GnuPG, which prevents Enigmail from visually distinguishing between signed and unsigned portions of OpenPGP mes...
How severe is CVE-2007-1264?
CVE-2007-1264 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-2007-1264?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Enigmail Enigmail.