# CVE-2009-1416: lib/gnutls\_pk.c in libgnutls in GnuTLS 2.5.0 through 2.6.5 generates RSA keys stored in DSA structures, instead of the intended DSA keys, wh

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2009-04-30 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

lib/gnutls_pk.c in libgnutls in GnuTLS 2.5.0 through 2.6.5 generates RSA keys stored in DSA structures, instead of the intended DSA keys, which might allow remote attackers to spoof signatures on certificates or have unspecified other impact by leveraging an invalid DSA key.

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## References

- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/help-gnutls/2009-04/msg00018.html
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.encryption.gpg.gnutls.devel/3516
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022158
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1218
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34783
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200905-04.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34842
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35211
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:116
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32965

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