CVE-2019-9154
First published: Thu Aug 22 2019(Updated: )
Improper Verification of a Cryptographic Signature in OpenPGP.js <=4.1.2 allows an attacker to pass off unsigned data as signed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Openpetra | <=4.1.2 |
Remedy
https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/pull/797/commits/47138eed61473e13ee8f05931119d3e10542c5e1
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154191/OpenPGP.js-4.2.0-Signature-Bypass-Invalid-Curve-Attack.html
- https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/pull/797
- https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/pull/797/commits/47138eed61473e13ee8f05931119d3e10542c5e1
- https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/releases/tag/v4.2.0
- https://sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-openpgp-js/
- https://www.bsi.bund.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/EN/BSI/Publications/Studies/Mailvelope_Extensions/Mailvelope_Extensions_pdf.html#download=1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9154?
The severity of CVE-2019-9154 is rated as high due to the risk of an attacker passing off unsigned data as signed.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9154?
To fix CVE-2019-9154, update OpenPGP.js to version 4.2.0 or later.
What types of data are affected by CVE-2019-9154?
CVE-2019-9154 affects unsigned data that can be misrepresented as signed data.
Which versions of OpenPGP.js are impacted by CVE-2019-9154?
OpenPGP.js versions up to and including 4.1.2 are impacted by CVE-2019-9154.
What is the main risk associated with CVE-2019-9154?
The main risk associated with CVE-2019-9154 is that it allows attackers to authenticate malicious data as legitimate.
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