Vulnerability identifier: #VU12732

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9234

CWE-ID: CWE-320

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GnuPG
Client/Desktop applications / Encryption software

Vendor: GNU

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to missing enforcement of a configuration in which key certification requires an offline master Certify key, which results in apparently valid certifications that occurred only with access to a signing subkey. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GnuPG: 2.2.4 - 2.2.5

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External links
http://dev.gnupg.org/T3844

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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.