CVE-2019-6690

python-gnupg: improper input validation in gnupg.GPG.encrypt() and gnupg.GPG.decrypt()

Published Mar 17, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 8.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
python-gnupg 0.4.3 allows context-dependent attackers to trick gnupg to decrypt other ciphertext than intended. To perform the attack, the passphrase to gnupg must be controlled by the adversary and the ciphertext should be trusted. Related to a "CWE-20: Improper Input Validation" issue affecting the affect functionality component.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1675-1 python-gnupg security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2862-1 python-gnupg security update
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-2fch-jvg5-crf6 Improper Input Validation python-gnupg
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3964-1 python-gnupg vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4839-1 python-gnupg vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 8:31 PM
Reserved
Jan 23, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 21, 2019, 4:01 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:39 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 23, 2019, 12:00 AM