NAI PGP 5.0 Linux/5.0i/6.5 Linux pgpk /dev/random missing encryption
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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NAI PGP 5.0 Linux/5.0i/6.5 Linux. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file /dev/random of the component pgpk. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:
The pgpk command in PGP 5.x on Unix systems uses an insufficiently random data source for non-interactive key pair generation, which may produce predictable keys.
The weakness was shared 05/23/2000 by Germano Caronni as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at cert.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0445. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.
After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (4570).
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CPE 2.3
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Exploiting
Class: Missing encryptionCWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timeline
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Sources
Advisory: cert.orgResearcher: Germano Caronni
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2000-0445 (🔍)
X-Force: 4570
SecurityFocus: 1251 - Multiple Vendor PGP5 Automatic Key Generation Routine Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1355 - PGP Predictable Key Generation
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 06/24/2014 18:05Updated: 05/24/2018 21:36
Changes: 06/24/2014 18:05 (58), 05/24/2018 21:36 (2)
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