CVE-2007-1266: Medium severity Gnome Evolution vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2007
·
Updated

Evolution 2.8.1 and earlier does not properly use the --status-fd argument when invoking GnuPG, which prevents Evolution from visually distinguishing between signed and unsigned portions of OpenPGP messages with multiple components, which allows remote attackers to forge the contents of a message without detection.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gnome Evolution<=2.8.1

Event History

Mar 6, 2007
CVE Published
08:19 PM
Mar 7, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1266?

CVE-2007-1266 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for message forgery.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-1266?

To fix CVE-2007-1266, upgrade to Evolution version 2.8.2 or later, which addresses the issue.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2007-1266?

The risks associated with CVE-2007-1266 include the potential for attackers to forge OpenPGP message content.

4

Which versions of Evolution are affected by CVE-2007-1266?

CVE-2007-1266 affects Evolution versions 2.8.1 and earlier.

5

How does CVE-2007-1266 impact OpenPGP message security?

CVE-2007-1266 impacts OpenPGP message security by preventing proper visual distinction between signed and unsigned message portions.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203