CVE-2015-1606

gnupg2: invalid memory read using a garbled keyring

Published Nov 20, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-175-1 gnupg security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3184-1 gnupg security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-1737 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2554-1 GnuPG vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 4:47 AM
Reserved
Feb 14, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 20, 2019, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:22 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Feb 13, 2015, 12:00 AM