CVE-2013-4166

Name: CVE-2013-4166
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-06T15:15:10.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.89%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

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
https://git.gnome.org/browse/evolution-data-server/commit/?h=gnome-3-8&id=f7059bb37dcce485d36d769142ec9515708d8ae5Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://git.gnome.org/browse/evolution-data-server/commit/?id=5d8b92c622f6927b253762ff9310479dd3ac627dPatch, Vendor 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
https://git.gnome.org/browse/evolution-data-server/commit/?h=gnome-3-8&id=f7059bb37dcce485d36d769142ec9515708d8ae5Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://git.gnome.org/browse/evolution-data-server/commit/?id=5d8b92c622f6927b253762ff9310479dd3ac627dPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4166?

How severe is CVE-2013-4166?

CVE-2013-4166 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4166?

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