CVE-2015-8013

Description

s2k.js in OpenPGP.js will decrypt arbitrary messages regardless of passphrase for crafted PGP keys which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication if message decryption is used as an authentication mechanism via a crafted symmetrically encrypted PGP message.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.93% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/30/5 mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77088 vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/commit/668a9bbe7033f3f475576209305eb57a54306d29 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8013?
CVE-2015-8013 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-8013?
To fix CVE-2015-8013, 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-2015-8013 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-8013 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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