SuSE Linux 9.3 asshelp.c send_pinentry_environment Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in SuSE Linux 9.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function send_pinentry_environment of the file asshelp.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-2023. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SuSE Linux 9.3 (Operating System) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects the function send_pinentry_environment of the file asshelp.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The send_pinentry_environment function in asshelp.c in gpg2 on SUSE Linux 9.3 does not properly handle certain options, which can prevent pinentry from being found and causes S/MIME signing to fail.

The weakness was shared 06/17/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at novell.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-2023 since 06/21/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/06/2019).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entry VDB-23974 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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06/21/2005 +4 days 🔍
03/11/2015 +3550 days 🔍
06/06/2019 +1548 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: novell.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-2023 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2023
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25564
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 11:41
Updated: 06/06/2019 14:23
Changes: 03/11/2015 11:41 (42), 06/06/2019 14:23 (6)
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