CVE-2015-1606: Use After Free
First published: Wed Nov 20 2019(Updated: )
The keyring DB in GnuPG before 2.1.2 does not properly handle invalid packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and use-after-free) via a crafted keyring file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gnupg Gnupg | <2.1.2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.gnupg.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=gnupg.git;a=commit;h=f0f71a721ccd7ab9e40b8b6b028b59632c0cc648
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3184
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/13/14
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/14/6
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031876
- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/5-Multiple-issues-in-GnuPG-found-through-keyring-fuzzing-TFPA-0012015.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2015-1606.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1606?
The severity of CVE-2015-1606 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
What is the affected software for CVE-2015-1606?
The affected software for CVE-2015-1606 includes Gnupg version up to and excluding 2.1.2 and Debian Linux versions 7.0 and 8.0.
How does CVE-2015-1606 impact the affected software?
CVE-2015-1606 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and use-after-free) by exploiting a vulnerability in the keyring DB of GnuPG before 2.1.2.
Are there any references for CVE-2015-1606?
Yes, the references for CVE-2015-1606 can be found at: http://git.gnupg.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=gnupg.git;a=commit;h=f0f71a721ccd7ab9e40b8b6b028b59632c0cc648, http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3184, http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/13/14
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