CVE-2012-6085

GnuPG: read_block() corrupt key input validation

Published Jan 24, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 5.8 Medium EPSS 2.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The read_block function in g10/import.c in GnuPG 1.4.x before 1.4.13 and 2.0.x through 2.0.19, when importing a key, allows remote attackers to corrupt the public keyring database or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted length field of an OpenPGP packet.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2601-1 gnupg, gnupg2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-5956 The read_block function in g10/import.c in GnuPG 1.4.x before 1.4.13 and 2.0.x through 2.0.19, when importing a key, allows remote attackers to corrupt the public keyring database or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted length field of an OpenPGP packet.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1682-1 GnuPG vulnerability
History

No history.

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:21 PM
Reserved
Dec 6, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 24, 2013, 1:55 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:47 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 29, 2012, 12:00 AM