CVE-2003-0971: gnu privacy_guard
CVSS: 5.0v2.0MediumModified
AliasesRHSA-2003:395DSA-429
Published 02-12-2003Last modified 08-08-2024
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Vulnerability summary
CVE-2003-0971 is a medium (CVSS 5.0) vulnerability in gnu privacy_guard. EPSS estimates a 3.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.0/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
3.64%
0%100%
Low · +0.78 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-12-2003PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
GnuPG (GPG) 1.0.2, and other versions up to 1.2.3, creates ElGamal type 20 (sign+encrypt) keys using the same key component for encryption as for signing, which allows attackers to determine the private key from a signature.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionMedium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
3.64%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
89%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.78 pp
From 2.85% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score3.64%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Redhat2 products
- gnupg< 0:1.2.1-10
- gnupg-debuginfo< 0:1.2.1-10
Debian1 product
- gnupg< 1.0.6-4woody1
Gnu1 product
- privacy_guard1.0.2 | 1.0.3 | 1.0.3b | 1.0.4 | 1.0.5 | 1.0.6 | 1.0.7 | 1.2 | 1.2.1 | 1.2.2 | 1.2.2:rc1 | 1.2.3
3 vendors · 4 products
References
25 links- lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnupg-announce/2003q4/000276.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor AdvisoryARTICLE
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- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10982VDB EntrySignatureX Refsource OVAL