CVE-2005-3256: Medium severity Enigmail Enigmail vulnerability
Published Oct 18, 2005
·Updated
The key selection dialogue in Enigmail before 0.92.1 can incorrectly select a key with a user ID that does not have additional information, which allows parties with that key to decrypt the message.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Enigmail Enigmail<=0.92.0
Event History
Oct 18, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3256?
CVE-2005-3256 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-3256?
To fix CVE-2005-3256, you should upgrade Enigmail to version 0.92.1 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-3256?
Users of Enigmail versions prior to 0.92.1 are affected by CVE-2005-3256.
4
What types of security risks does CVE-2005-3256 pose?
CVE-2005-3256 poses risks such as unauthorized decryption of sensitive messages.
5
Can CVE-2005-3256 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-3256 could potentially be exploited by malicious parties to decrypt intercepted messages.