CVE-2006-3082: Integer Overflow
First published: Mon Jun 19 2006(Updated: )
parse-packet.c in GnuPG (gpg) 1.4.3 and 1.9.20, and earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (gpg crash) and possibly overwrite memory via a message packet with a large length (long user ID string), which could lead to an integer overflow, as demonstrated using the --no-armor option.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GnuPG 2 (Gnu Privacy Guard) | =1.4.3 | |
| GnuPG 2 (Gnu Privacy Guard) | <=1.9.20 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2006/May/0774.html
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2006/May/0789.html
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2006/May/0782.html
- http://cvs.gnupg.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/trunk/g10/parse-packet.c?rev=4157&r1=4141&r2=4157
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20783
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20829
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2006&m=slackware-security.457382
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20801
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20811
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_38_security.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18554
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20881
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20899
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1107
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20968
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0571.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21063
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016519
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21143
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1115
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21137
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21135
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_18_sr.html
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-167.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21585
- http://www.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2006.010.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:110
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2450
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27245
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10089
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/304-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438751/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3082?
CVE-2006-3082 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service and memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3082?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3082, upgrade GnuPG to version 1.4.4 or later, or 1.9.21 or later.
What versions of GnuPG are affected by CVE-2006-3082?
CVE-2006-3082 affects GnuPG versions 1.4.3 and earlier, as well as all versions up to and including 1.9.20.
What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2006-3082?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2006-3082 to crash GnuPG or potentially execute arbitrary code through a specially crafted message packet.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-3082 while I update my software?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2006-3082 is to avoid processing messages with long user ID strings until the software is updated.
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