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CVE-2007-1266
Evolution 2.8.1 and earlier does not properly use the --status-fd argument when invoking GnuPG, which prevents Evolution from visually distinguishing between s…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Gnome Evolution 2.x - GnuPG Arbitrary Content Injection2007-03-05 · remote · linux · Verified
Impact
Evolution 2.8.1 and earlier does not properly use the --status-fd argument when invoking GnuPG, which prevents Evolution from visually distinguishing between signed and unsigned portions of OpenPGP messages with multiple components, which allows remote attackers to forge the contents of a message without detection.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Evolution | through 2.8.1 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnupg-users/2007-March/030514.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24412
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2353
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=1687
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461958/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461958/30/7710/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22760
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017727
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0835
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnupg-users/2007-March/030514.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24412
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2353
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=1687
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461958/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461958/30/7710/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22760
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017727
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0835