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Sylpheed "--status-fd" Incorrect GnuPG Usage
Secunia Advisory: SA24414
Release Date: 2007-03-06
Popularity: 4,035 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:Sylpheed 2.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-1267


Description:
Gerardo Richarte has reported a vulnerability in Sylpheed, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

For more information:
SA24412

The vulnerability is reported in version 2.2.7. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Verify signatures manually.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Gerardo Richarte, Core Security Technologies

Original Advisory:
http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=1687

Other References:
SA24412:
http://secunia.com/advisories/24412/


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