Spoofing attack in GnuPG

1) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU13258

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12020

CWE-ID: CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an input validation flaw in the processing of filenames when displaying the filename. A remote attacker can send a signed and encrypted email message that includes the specially crafted name of the original input file, spoof status messages and fake the verification status of a signed email message.

Mitigation

Update to version 2.2.8.

Vulnerable software versions

GnuPG: 2.2.4 - 2.2.7

External links

http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnupg-announce/2018q2/000425.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.