CVE-2019-6690
high-risk
Published 2019-03-21
python-gnupg 0.4.3 allows context-dependent attackers to trick gnupg to decrypt other ciphertext than intended. To perform the attack, the passphrase to gnupg must be controlled by the adversary and the ciphertext should be trusted. Related to a "CWE-20: Improper Input Validation" issue affecting the affect functionality component.
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21.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 79% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.5/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (8)
References (26)
Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151341/Python-GnuPG-0.4.3-Improper-Input-Va...
Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106756
Third Party Advisory
https://blog.hackeriet.no/cve-2019-6690-python-gnupg-vulnerability/
Mailing List
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jan/41
Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3964-1/
Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151341/Python-GnuPG-0.4.3-Improper-Input-Va...
Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106756
Third Party Advisory
https://blog.hackeriet.no/cve-2019-6690-python-gnupg-vulnerability/
and 6 more references
54
/ 100
high-risk
Severity
26/34 · High
Exploitability
14/34 · Moderate
Exposure
14/34 · Moderate