CVE-2011-2207
First published: Wed Nov 27 2019(Updated: )
dirmngr before 2.1.0 improperly handles certain system calls, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via a specially-crafted certificate.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gnupg Gnupg | <2.1.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| debian/dirmngr |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-2207?
CVE-2011-2207 is a vulnerability in dirmngr before version 2.1.0 that improperly handles certain system calls, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via a specially-crafted certificate.
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2207?
The severity of CVE-2011-2207 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2011-2207?
Versions before 2.1.0 of Gnupg Gnupg, Redhat Enterprise Linux 6.0, and Debian Debian Linux 8.0 are affected by CVE-2011-2207.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2011-2207?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2011-2207 by sending a specially-crafted certificate to the vulnerable dirmngr program.
Are there any fixes available for CVE-2011-2207?
There are no known fixes available for CVE-2011-2207 at the moment.
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