keybase / keybase/client

Can't decrypt messages using the apps?

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Description

I've been sent an email containing a PGP message that was encrypted with my public key. When trying to decrypt it, either by the Linux application, or iOS app, I've been unable to. I just get a message saying the message is invalid.

When going to keybase.io/crypto I am able to decrypt successfully because, I assume, it allows me to enter my passphrase, whereas the apps don't have an option to enter my passphrase. Do I have no way of decrypting messages without going to your website? Is this a bug, or am I doing something wrong?

my log id: 342045bb1db2763685bb241c

Thanks.

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Research direction

Start with log id 342045bb1db2763685bb241c and reproduce the invalid-message behavior in the Linux application and iOS app using a PGP message encrypted to the user's public key. Compare both apps with the successful keybase.io/crypto flow, focusing on the missing passphrase step. Done means encrypted messages can be decrypted in the affected apps without requiring the website.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, ios, linux
Domain
cryptography, mobile-dev, operating-systems, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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