Vulnerability Description
The keyring DB in GnuPG before 2.1.2 does not properly handle invalid packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and use-after-free) via a crafted keyring file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnupg | Gnupg | < 2.1.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.gnupg.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=gnupg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f0f71a721ccd7
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3184Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/13/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/14/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031876Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/5-Multiple-issues-in-GnuPG-found-through-keyrinThird Party Advisory
- http://git.gnupg.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=gnupg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f0f71a721ccd7
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3184Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/13/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/14/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031876Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/5-Multiple-issues-in-GnuPG-found-through-keyrinThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1606?
CVE-2015-1606 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The keyring DB in GnuPG before 2.1.2 does not properly handle invalid packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and use-after-free) via a crafted keyring file.
How severe is CVE-2015-1606?
CVE-2015-1606 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1606?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnupg Gnupg, Debian Debian Linux.