CVE-2006-0455 Security feature bypass in n/a
GnuPG returns a success exit code for unsigned files during unattended verification, allowing attackers to bypass signature checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-0455?
CVE-2006-0455 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Feb 2006.
Official description
gpgv in GnuPG before 1.4.2.1, when using unattended signature verification, returns a 0 exit code in certain cases even when the detached signature file does not carry a signature, which could cause programs that use gpgv to assume that the signature verification has succeeded. Note: this also occurs when running the equivalent command "gpg --verify".
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0455?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Privacy Guard.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0455?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2006-0455 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0455 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-978-1, GHSA-575c-cp7m-ghgh.