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CVE-2012-6085

UnknownEPSS 2.91%

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CVE-2012-6085 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.91%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnupgGnupg1.4.0
GnupgGnupg1.4.2
GnupgGnupg1.4.3
GnupgGnupg1.4.4
GnupgGnupg1.4.5
GnupgGnupg1.4.8
GnupgGnupg1.4.10
GnupgGnupg1.4.11
GnupgGnupg1.4.12
GnupgGnupg2.0
GnupgGnupg2.0.1
GnupgGnupg2.0.3
GnupgGnupg2.0.4
GnupgGnupg2.0.5
GnupgGnupg2.0.6
GnupgGnupg2.0.7
GnupgGnupg2.0.8
GnupgGnupg2.0.10
GnupgGnupg2.0.11
GnupgGnupg2.0.12
GnupgGnupg2.0.13
GnupgGnupg2.0.14
GnupgGnupg2.0.15
GnupgGnupg2.0.16
GnupgGnupg2.0.17
GnupgGnupg2.0.18
GnupgGnupg2.0.19

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6085?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-6085?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6085 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6085?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST