CVE-2018-1000858: CSRF

Published Dec 20, 2018
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Updated

GnuPG version 2.1.12 - 2.2.11 contains a Cross ite Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in dirmngr that can result in Attacker controlled CSRF, Information Disclosure, DoS. This attack appear to be exploitable via Victim must perform a WKD request, e.g. enter an email address in the composer window of Thunderbird/Enigmail. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 4a4bb874f63741026bd26264c43bb32b1099f060.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
gnupg GnuPG>=2.1.12<=2.2.11
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
debian/gnupg1
1.4.23-1.11.4.23-3
debian/gnupg2
2.2.27-2+deb11u22.2.27-2+deb11u32.2.40-1.1+deb12u22.4.7-21+deb13u12.4.8-5

Event History

Dec 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:45 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:43 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:44 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-1000858.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000858?

The severity of CVE-2018-1000858 is high.

3

Which version of GnuPG is affected by CVE-2018-1000858?

GnuPG version 2.1.12 - 2.2.11 is affected by CVE-2018-1000858.

4

How can CVE-2018-1000858 be exploited?

CVE-2018-1000858 can be exploited by performing a CSRF attack through a WKD request.

5

Are there any remedies available for CVE-2018-1000858?

Yes, there are remedies available for CVE-2018-1000858. Upgrading to GnuPG version 2.2.12-1 or later can fix the vulnerability.

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