Vulnerability Description
SlackRoll before 8 accepts gpg exit codes other than 0 and 1 as evidence of a valid signature, which allows remote Slackware mirror sites or man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (data inconsistency) or possibly install Trojan horse packages via malformed gpg signatures.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Slackroll | Slackroll | 7 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/41635
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=518019&group_id=197236Patch
- http://osvdb.org/41635
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=518019&group_id=197236Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3499?
CVE-2007-3499 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). SlackRoll before 8 accepts gpg exit codes other than 0 and 1 as evidence of a valid signature, which allows remote Slackware mirror sites or man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (d...
How severe is CVE-2007-3499?
CVE-2007-3499 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3499?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Slackroll Slackroll.