SB2019011303 - OpenSUSE Linux update for gpg2 



SB2019011303 - OpenSUSE Linux update for gpg2

Published: January 13, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019011303
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Cross-site request forgery (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000858)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin within dirmngr. A remote attacker can trick the victim to perform a WKD request (enter an email address in the composer window of Thunderbird/Enigmail) and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.