Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : gnupg (MDKSA-2001:045)

high Nessus Plugin ID 13864

Synopsis

The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

GnuPG version 1.0.5 has been released that fixes a few security problems, including a vulnerability that makes it easier for an attacker to recover your private key if they are able to steal your keyring.

Solution

Update the affected gnupg package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?c33e5e9d

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 13864

File Name: mandrake_MDKSA-2001-045.nasl

Version: 1.17

Type: local

Published: 7/31/2004

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:gnupg, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.1, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.2, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:8.0

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/Mandrake/release, Host/Mandrake/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 5/3/2001

Reference Information

MDKSA: 2001:045