CVE-2013-4166

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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Vendor Advisory gnome.org Vendor Advisory gnome.org
Affected: GNOME Evolution
Affected: GNOME Evolution Data Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.gnome.org/browse/evolution-data-server/commit/?h=gnome-3-8&id=f7059bb37dcce485d36d769142ec9515708d8ae5 patch vendor advisory
https://git.gnome.org/browse/evolution-data-server/commit/?id=5d8b92c622f6927b253762ff9310479dd3ac627d patch vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/191 third party advisory mailing list
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=973728 issue tracking third party advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1540.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4166?
CVE-2013-4166 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-4166?
To fix CVE-2013-4166, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-4166 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-4166 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-4166?
CVE-2013-4166 affects GNOME Evolution, GNOME Evolution Data Server.
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