GnuPG Duplicated Key Import Memory Corruption Vulnerability

BID:28487

Info

GnuPG Duplicated Key Import Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 28487
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2008-1530
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 27 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 28 2008 04:39PM
Credit: Andrea Barisani
Vulnerable: GNU GNU Privacy Guard 2.0.8
GNU GNU Privacy Guard 1.4.8
Not Vulnerable: GNU GNU Privacy Guard 2.0.9
GNU GNU Privacy Guard 1.4.9

Discussion

GnuPG Duplicated Key Import Memory Corruption Vulnerability

GnuPG is prone to a memory-corruption vulnerability.

Exploiting this issue may allow remote attackers to crash the affected application. Attackers may also be able to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application, but this has not been confirmed.

GnuPG 1.4.8 and 2.0.8 are vulnerable to this issue; previous versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

GnuPG Duplicated Key Import Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

GnuPG Duplicated Key Import Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.

References

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