Vulnerability Description
KMail 1.9.5 and earlier does not properly use the --status-fd argument when invoking GnuPG, which prevents KMail 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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | K-Mail | 0.0.29.2 |
References
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnupg-users/2007-March/030514.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24413
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2353
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=1687
- 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/22759
- 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/24413
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2353
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=1687
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461958/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461958/30/7710/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1265?
CVE-2007-1265 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). KMail 1.9.5 and earlier does not properly use the --status-fd argument when invoking GnuPG, which prevents KMail from visually distinguishing between signed and unsigned portions of OpenPGP messages w...
How severe is CVE-2007-1265?
CVE-2007-1265 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1265?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde K-Mail.