CVE-2013-4166
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CVE-2013-4166 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The gpg_ctx_add_recipient function in camel/camel-gpg-context.c in GNOME Evolution 3.8.4 and earlier and Evolution Data Server 3.9.5 and earlier does not properly select the GPG key to use for email encryption, which might cause the email to be encrypted with the wrong key and allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The gpg_ctx_add_recipient function in camel/camel-gpg-context.c in GNOME Evolution 3.8.4 and earlier and Evolution Data Server 3.9.5 and earlier does not properly select the GPG key to use for email encryption, which might cause the email to be encrypted with the wrong key and allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Evolution | <= 3.8.4 |
| Gnome | Evolution Data Server | <= 3.9.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1540.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/191Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=973728Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1540.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/191Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=973728Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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