CVE-2005-3256: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3256: The key selection dialogue in Enigmail before 0.92.1 can incorrectly select a key with a user ID that does...

The key selection dialogue in Enigmail before 0.92.1 can incorrectly select a key with a user ID that does not have additional information, which allows parties with that key to decrypt the message.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw could cause Enigmail before 0.92.1 to encrypt an email to the wrong public key in certain key-selection cases. The business risk is unintended disclosure: someone holding the mistakenly selected key could read a message intended for another recipient. Exposure is likely limited to users or systems still using Enigmail before 0.92.1 for encrypted email workflows. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless legacy mail clients, archived workstations, or old distribution packages remain in use. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue. Prioritize if the organization relied on Enigmail for confidential email in 2005-era or still-maintained legacy environments; otherwise handle through routine legacy software cleanup. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Enigmail versions before 0.92.1.; Update Enigmail using vendor or distribution security guidance.; Review legacy Linux distribution packages for backported fixes..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 18, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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USN-211-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU

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