Email Encryption Vulnerability in GNOME Evolution by Red Hat
CVE-2013-4166

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Evolution
Evolution Data Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 February 2020

What is CVE-2013-4166?

A vulnerability exists in GNOME Evolution and Evolution Data Server that arises from the gpg_ctx_add_recipient function. This flaw does not accurately select the appropriate GPG key for email encryption, potentially resulting in emails being encrypted with incorrect keys. Consequently, this may enable remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information by exploiting this error in key selection.

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Affected Version(s)

Evolution 3.8.4 and earlier

Evolution Data Server 3.9.5 and earlier

References

https://git.gnome.org/browse/evolution-data-server/commit...
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https://git.gnome.org/browse/evolution-data-server/commit...
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http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/191
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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