CVE-2019-6690 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2019-6690

python-gnupg 0.4.3 allows context-dependent attackers to trick gnupg to decrypt...

Vulnerability Description

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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

No credits recorded in the NVD database.

Affected Vendor

Affected Software

python-gnupg, debian linux, leap, backports, ubuntu linux
Vulnerable Versions:
0.4.3, 8.0, 9.0, 15.0, 18.04, 18.10, 19.04

Timeline

Official Publish: March 17th, 2019
Last Modified: August 4th, 2024
Added to House: July 20th, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weaknesses (CWE)

No CWE data available

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.