Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in GnuPG's Kleopatra Component
CVE-2020-24972

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Kleopatra Project

Status
Kleopatra
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 21%

What is CVE-2020-24972?

The Kleopatra component in GnuPG prior to version 3.1.12 and 20.07.80 is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This is due to the improper handling of openpgp4fpr: URLs, which lack adequate safeguarding for command-line options. An attacker could exploit this by manipulating the Qt platformpluginpath option to load malicious DLL files, leading to uncontrolled execution of code within the affected application.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-24972
Created by SpiralBL0CK

References

https://dev.gnupg.org/rKLEOPATRAb4bd63c1739900d94c04da030...
x_refsource_MISC
https://dev.gnupg.org/source/kleo/browse/master/CMakeList...
x_refsource_MISC
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-21
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO

EPSS Score

21% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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