CVE-2006-6169: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 29 2006(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ask_outfile_name function in openfile.c for GnuPG (gpg) 1.4 and 2.0, when running interactively, might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via messages with "C-escape" expansions, which cause the make_printable_string function to return a longer string than expected while constructing a prompt.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian GnuPG | =2.0 | |
| Debian GnuPG | =1.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.g10code.com/gnupg/issue728
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017291
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23094
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnupg-announce/2006q4/000241.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-389-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21306
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23110
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-826
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0068/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23171
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23146
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23161
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0754.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23250
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23269
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1231
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200612-03.xml
- http://www.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2006.037.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-393-2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23299
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23303
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Dec/0004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23284
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23513
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-047.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24047
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:221
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1927
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4736
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30550
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11228
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453253/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452829/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6169?
CVE-2006-6169 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6169?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6169, update GnuPG to version 2.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Which versions of GnuPG are affected by CVE-2006-6169?
CVE-2006-6169 affects GnuPG versions 1.4 and 2.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-6169?
CVE-2006-6169 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2006-6169 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6169 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted messages.
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