CVE-2007-3499

CVE-2007-3499 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Slackroll with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

SlackRoll before 8 accepts gpg exit codes other than 0 and 1 as evidence of a valid signature, which allows remote Slackware mirror sites or man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (data inconsistency) or possibly install Trojan horse packages via malformed gpg signatures.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3499?
SlackRoll before 8 accepts gpg exit codes other than 0 and 1 as evidence of a valid signature, which allows remote Slackware mirror sites or man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (data inconsistency) or possibly install Trojan horse packages via malformed gpg signatures.
How severe is CVE-2007-3499?
CVE-2007-3499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3499 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3499?
CVE-2007-3499 affects Slackroll. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3499?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3499 published?
CVE-2007-3499 was published on 2007-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)