Vulnerability Description
Improper Verification of a Cryptographic Signature in OpenPGP.js <=4.1.2 allows an attacker to forge signed messages by replacing its signatures with a "standalone" or "timestamp" signature.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openpgpjs | Openpgpjs | <= 4.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154191/OpenPGP.js-4.2.0-Signature-Bypass-InThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/pull/797/commits/327d3e5392a6f59a4270569dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/pull/816Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/releases/tag/v4.2.0Release Notes
- https://sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-openpgp-jExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.bsi.bund.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/EN/BSI/Publications/Studies/MailvelThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154191/OpenPGP.js-4.2.0-Signature-Bypass-InThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/pull/797/commits/327d3e5392a6f59a4270569dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/pull/816Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/releases/tag/v4.2.0Release Notes
- https://sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-openpgp-jExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.bsi.bund.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/EN/BSI/Publications/Studies/MailvelThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-9153?
CVE-2019-9153 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Improper Verification of a Cryptographic Signature in OpenPGP.js <=4.1.2 allows an attacker to forge signed messages by replacing its signatures with a "standalone" or "timestamp" signature.
How severe is CVE-2019-9153?
CVE-2019-9153 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-9153?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openpgpjs Openpgpjs.